# Save

Save the data currently in the database as seed files.

### Syntax

```
$ vela seeds save
```

This writes the current records to the `data/seeds` directory. The order of files is determined by the database schema — collections that depend on other collections are saved later, so the files load back in a workable order.

### Options

- `-f, --force` - Overwrite existing seed files

Without `--force`, existing seed files are left alone rather than replaced.