Import & Export Rules

Overview

Chronoid lets you export your entire rule set as a JSON file and import it on another device. This is useful for:

• Setting up a new Mac with the same rules
• Sharing rule configurations with teammates
• Creating a backup before making major changes

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Export Rules

1. Open the Rules Configurator for any category
2. Click the Export button
3. Choose a save location
4. Chronoid saves a .json file with all your rules

The exported file includes every rule across all categories — distraction rules, project assignment rules, and ignore tracking rules.

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Import Rules

1. Open the Rules Configurator
2. Click the Import button
3. Select a previously exported .json file
4. Choose an import mode:

Mode	Behavior
Merge	Adds imported rules alongside existing ones. Duplicates are skipped.
Replace	Removes all existing rules and replaces them with the imported set.

Use Merge when combining rules from multiple sources. Use Replace when restoring from a backup or setting up a fresh configuration.

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What Gets Exported

The JSON file contains:

• Categories — Name, color, and productivity type (productive, neutral, distracting)
• Rules — Type, operator, match value, priority, active/inactive state, and linked category

Rule priorities and active/inactive states are preserved, so your imported configuration works exactly like the original.

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Tips

• Export before major changes — Use export as a safety net before reorganizing your rules
• Keep a backup copy — Store an export in cloud storage so you can restore on any device
• Review after import — Open the Rules Configurator after importing to verify everything looks correct

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For help, email support@chronoid.app