# What Does `/reset profile` vs `/reset documents` Delete in ai-job-search? > Understand what `/reset profile` and `/reset documents` actually delete in ai-job-search. Learn how to safely clear your workspace and confirm your actions. - Repository: [Mads Lorentzen/ai-job-search](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search) - Tags: internals - Published: 2026-07-14 --- **`/reset profile` deletes only the candidate profile markdown files in the skills folder, while `/reset documents` removes all files from the `documents/` directory, and both require typing `RESET` to confirm.** The MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search repository provides a workspace reset command that lets users selectively clear their data when starting fresh. Understanding the distinction between `/reset profile` and `/reset documents` ensures you do not accidentally delete the wrong dataset during your job search workflow. ## Understanding the /reset Command Scopes The `/reset` command in the ai-job-search framework accepts three distinct scopes: **profile**, **documents**, and **all**. Each scope targets a specific category of files within the workspace, allowing granular control over what gets erased. ### /reset profile — Candidate Profile Data When you execute `/reset profile`, the system removes only the **candidate profile data** stored in specific skill files while preserving the framework's folder structure and general writing rules. According to the source documentation in [`.claude/commands/reset.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/commands/reset.md), this command clears three specific markdown files: - [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md) — containing personal and professional summaries - [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/02-behavioral-profile.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/02-behavioral-profile.md) — storing behavioral profile details - [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/05-cv-templates.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/05-cv-templates.md) — specifically the profile statements section only The command replaces these files with empty placeholders, effectively wiping your candidate data without touching the underlying skills framework. ### /reset documents — Uploaded Career Artifacts The `/reset documents` scope empties the entire **documents folder**, removing all career-related artifacts you have imported into the workspace. This includes: - CV PDFs and Word documents in `documents/cv/` - Reference letters and diplomas in `documents/applications/` - LinkedIn exports and other profile data in `documents/linkedin/` As documented in the [`README.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/README.md), this command deletes files from the `documents/` folder entirely, requiring you to re-import these materials before running `/setup` again. ### /reset all — Complete Workspace Wipe Passing `all` as the scope performs both operations simultaneously. It wipes the profile markdown files **and** removes every file under the `documents/` directory, effectively returning the workspace to a blank slate. ## Confirmation Flow and Safety Mechanisms The reset implementation includes a mandatory confirmation step to prevent accidental data loss. When you invoke any `/reset` variant, the tool prints a concise summary of what will be removed, then requires you to type the word **`RESET`** in all caps to proceed. Nothing is deleted before this confirmation is received. ```bash # Example workflow showing the confirmation requirement $ /reset profile This will clear candidate profile data from: - .claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md - .claude/skills/job-application-assistant/02-behavioral-profile.md - .claude/skills/job-application-assistant/05-cv-templates.md Type RESET to confirm: ``` ## Recovery Steps After Reset After executing a reset, you must run specific commands to restore functionality depending on which scope you used. Following a **profile reset**, immediately run `/setup` to regenerate the empty profile templates: ```bash $ /reset profile # Type RESET to confirm $ /setup # Repopulates profile files with new templates ``` Following a **documents reset**, you must manually add new career documents to the `documents/` folder before running `/setup`: ```bash $ /reset documents # Type RESET to confirm # Copy new CVs, letters, and diplomas into documents/ $ /setup # Processes the newly added files ``` ## Summary - **`/reset profile`** deletes only the three markdown files in `.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/` that store your candidate profile, behavioral data, and CV template statements. - **`/reset documents`** removes every file inside the `documents/` directory, including all uploaded CVs, reference letters, and LinkedIn exports. - **`/reset all`** combines both actions, wiping both the profile skills files and the entire documents folder. - All reset operations require typing `RESET` to confirm before deletion occurs. - After resetting, run `/setup` to regenerate templates (for profile resets) or re-import documents (for documents resets). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Will /reset profile delete my uploaded CV PDFs? No. The `/reset profile` command only affects markdown files in the `.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/` directory. Your uploaded CV PDFs remain safe in the `documents/cv/` folder. To delete uploaded files, you must use `/reset documents` instead. ### Can I undo a reset after confirming with RESET? No, the deletion is permanent once confirmed. The command does not move files to a trash or backup location; it replaces profile markdown files with empty placeholders and permanently removes documents from the `documents/` directory. Always verify your backup before typing `RESET`. ### What happens if I run /reset all by mistake? Running `/reset all` executes both the profile and documents reset simultaneously, clearing your candidate profile data **and** removing all files from the `documents/` folder. You will need to re-import all career documents and re-run `/setup` to rebuild your profile from scratch. ### Do I need to run /setup immediately after /reset documents? Not immediately, but you must populate the `documents/` folder with new files before `/setup` will function correctly. The setup command expects to find career artifacts in the documents directory; if the folder is empty, the setup process will have no data to process for your job applications.