I apologize, but based on the knowledge sources provided, there isn't a direct method to restore your old configuration after accidentally running

abctl local install

. The

abctl local install

command creates a new installation, which can overwrite existing configurations. However, I can suggest some steps to mitigate this issue in the future and provide general advice on managing your Airbyte configuration: 1. Backup your configuration: Before making any changes or updates to your Airbyte installation, it's crucial to backup your existing configuration. The knowledge sources don't provide specific instructions on how to do this with

abctl

, but it's a good practice to implement. 2. Use version control: Consider using a version control system like Git to track changes to your Airbyte configuration files. This wasn't explicitly mentioned in the provided sources, but it's a best practice for managing configurations. 3. Use Octavia CLI: While not directly related to

abctl

, the knowledge sources mention using [Octavia CLI](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/version-control-airbyte-configurations) for version control of Airbyte configurations. This tool might help you manage and restore configurations in the future. 4. Be cautious with install commands: As you've experienced, running

abctl local install

can lead to loss of configuration. In the future, be careful when using this command, especially on existing installations. 5. Consider using the

--low-resource-mode

flag: While this doesn't directly address your current issue, one of the knowledge sources suggests using

abctl local install --low-resource-mode --no-browser --insecure-cookies

for installation. This might be helpful for future installations to avoid potential issues. Unfortunately, the knowledge sources don't provide a direct method to recover your old configuration after running

abctl local install

. If you have any backups of your previous configuration, you might be able to manually restore some settings, but this process isn't detailed in the provided information. For future reference, it's advisable to implement a backup strategy for your Airbyte configurations to prevent data loss in similar situations.

Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can answer your question about where Airbyte stores configurations for workspaces, sources, and destinations. According to the [Architecture overview](https://docs.airbyte.com/understanding-airbyte/high-level-view) documentation, Airbyte stores this configuration information in a database component called "Database Config & Jobs" (airbyte-db). Specifically, it states: "Database Config & Jobs [

airbyte-db

]: Stores all the configuration (credentials, frequency...) and job history." This database is responsible for storing various types of configuration data, including: 1. Workspace configurations 2. Source configurations 3. Destination configurations 4. Connection settings 5. Scheduling information It's important to note that while the configuration is stored in this database, Airbyte treats secrets (such as API keys or passwords) differently. According to the [Secrets documentation](https://docs.airbyte.com/understanding-airbyte/secrets), Airbyte stores secrets in a configured secret persistence layer: "Airbyte store secrets in the configured secret persistence layer as Source and Destinations are created." The exact implementation of this secret storage may vary depending on your Airbyte deployment and configuration. For users who want to manage their configurations programmatically or implement version control, Airbyte offers tools like the Octavia CLI. This allows you to export, import, and version control your Airbyte configurations, as mentioned in the [Version control Airbyte configurations](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/version-control-airbyte-configurations) tutorial. Remember that while these configurations are stored in the database, it's always a good practice to back up your configurations regularly, especially before making significant changes to your Airbyte setup.