> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.explo.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Local Datasets

> Understanding Local Datasets in Explo

## About Local Datasets

Local Datasets are dashboard-specific data definitions that provide flexibility and quick iteration capabilities for individual dashboards. They are designed to:

* Enable rapid prototyping and development
* Provide dashboard-specific customization
* Support iterative development processes

## Dashboard-Specific Storage

Unlike Global Datasets, Local Datasets:

* Live outside the Data Library
* Are specific to individual dashboards
* Can be modified without affecting other dashboards

## Promotion to Global Datasets

When a Local Dataset proves valuable across multiple dashboards:

1. Access the Dashboard Datasets panel
2. Select the Local Dataset you want to promote
3. Use the "Copy to Data Library" option
4. The dataset will be available as a Global Dataset

<Note>
  When promoting a Local Dataset to a Global Dataset, remember that any variables defined in the Local Dataset will need to be remapped in the Global Dataset version.
</Note>