When do deleted notes get purged from database? I have read the method for restoring a deleted note using the restoreNoteRevision command. But seeing how this is available to note history, I assume when it is past how long you keep your note history for, it will purge the items from the database? …

My best shot: past the note history date, the note is most likely gone. The attachment is still in the DB and can be found through the tools menu.

Attachments aren't deleted unless I delete them from the tools menu? How do I tell which is linked to a now deleted note? I have a bunch that only say "untitled" with the size and ID. I assume there is a way to easily look up which ones could be purged?

I think attachments are auto-deleted. See The tests related to deleting unreferenced resources. A question about setting the delay before auto-deleting unreferenced resources A GitHub discussion about an old (now closed) issue in the resource deletion logic

I have frequently found attachments from "old notes" in the list of attachments. It is possible that this has changed with improvements of Joplin over time. I cannot tell.

When do notes get purged from database?

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personalizedrefriger 23 July 2023 20:57 5

I think attachments are auto-deleted.

See

The tests related to deleting unreferenced resources.
A question about setting the delay before auto-deleting unreferenced resources
A GitHub discussion about an old (now closed) issue in the resource deletion logic

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When do notes get purged from database?

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