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Vault Structure
Understand how LifeVault organizes your files into a logical folder hierarchy.
Overview
LifeVault creates a logical folder hierarchy on top of your existing storage. It doesn't move your files — it layers structure through symlinks, metadata indexes, and virtual folders.
Folder Hierarchy
The default vault structure organizes files by category and date:
~/LifeVault/
├── IDs & Passports/
│ ├── drivers-license-2024.pdf
│ └── passport-scan.pdf
├── Warranties/
│ ├── apple_macbook-pro_2025-12-15.pdf
│ └── samsung_tv_2026-03-01.pdf
├── Receipts/
│ ├── 2024/
│ │ ├── 03/
│ │ └── 04/
│ └── 2025/
├── Tax Documents/
│ ├── 2023/
│ └── 2024/
└── .lifevault/
├── config.yaml
├── index.db
└── metadata/Customization
You can fully customize the folder hierarchy by editing your vault's configuration. Add new top-level categories, change nesting depth, or create entirely custom structures.
Presets Available
LifeVault ships with presets for common use cases: Personal Documents, Business, Medical Records, and Home Management.
Last updated: Nov 14, 2023