# Data Storage
All data is stored in `.bmo/issues.db` in the directory where `bmo init` was run.
`bmo` walks up the directory tree from the current working directory to find the nearest `.bmo/` directory, so you can run `bmo` commands from any subdirectory of your project.
## Overriding the Database Path
Set the `BMO_DB` environment variable or pass `--db <path>` to use a database at an explicit path:
```bash
BMO_DB=/path/to/issues.db bmo issue list
bmo --db /path/to/issues.db issue list
```
When both are set, `--db` takes precedence.