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ArN-LaB edited this page May 30, 2026 · 2 revisions

Updating the Database

SpoolScribe ships with a bundled database so it works fully offline. You can optionally refresh it from open data sources — but only with your explicit consent.

How updates work

  • Offline by default. A fresh install never contacts the network on its own.
  • Consent-gated. The first time you trigger an update, the app shows the exact list of sources and asks Yes/No. Your choice is saved locally.
  • Disclosed. The full source list is in DATA_SOURCES.md and hard-coded in core.NETWORK_SOURCES.

Triggering an update

  • GUI: click "Update database". Approve the consent dialog the first time.
  • CLI: type U. You'll be asked to grant (and optionally auto-update).

Sources

Source License
SpoolmanDB MIT
Open Filament Database MIT
Polymaker-Preset (official) MIT
TheFilamentDB CC-BY 4.0 (attribution required)
Polymaker Wiki / Wholesale factual data (© Polymaker)

Resetting your choice

Delete the config file to be asked again:

  • Windows: %APPDATA%\SpoolScribe\config.json
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/SpoolScribe/config.json
  • Linux: ~/.config/SpoolScribe/config.json

See PRIVACY.md for the full transparency statement.

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