Automation Rules

Automation Rules Documentation

This guide explains how to use the Rules page in modcore Extension Manager to automate your extensions, profiles, and groups.

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Documentation Overview

• What is the Rules Page?
• Understanding the Rule Components
• How to Create a Rule Step-by-Step
• Managing Your Rules
• Keyboard Shortcuts

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What is the Rules Page?

The Rules page allows you to create and manage automation rules. A rule is a set of instructions that executes automatically. Examples include:

• "Disable Extension A when visiting a specific website"
• "Enable a certain profile every morning at 9 AM"

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Understanding the Rule Components

Each rule consists of three main parts: Target, Trigger, and Action.

Target

The Target specifies what the rule affects:

• Extension — A single or multiple installed extensions
• Profile — A group of extensions saved as a profile
• Group — A group of extensions you have created

Trigger

The Trigger determines when the rule runs:

• Time-Based Trigger — Executes at a specific time on certain days (e.g., 8:00 AM on weekdays)
• URL-Based Trigger — Executes when visiting a specific URL (e.g., URL contains "youtube.com")

Action

The Action specifies what happens when the trigger condition is met:

• For Extensions: Enable or Disable
• For Profiles: Apply Profile
• For Groups: Enable, Disable, or Toggle

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How to Create a Rule Step-by-Step

1. Go to the Rules page.
2. Click Add Rule or open the "Add Rule" form.
3. Choose a Target: Select Extension, Profile, or Group.
4. Set an Action: Define what the rule should do.
5. Choose a Trigger: Decide if the rule is time-based or URL-based.
6. Provide Trigger Details:
   • Time-based: Specify the time and days of the week
   • URL-based: Enter the URL
7. Name the Rule: Provide a descriptive name and optional tags.
8. Save the Rule: Click Save to finalize.

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Managing Your Rules

On the Rules page, you can:

• Search for Rules: Find rules by name, tags, or other details
• Bulk Actions: Select multiple rules to enable, disable, or delete at once
• Import and Export Rules:
  • Export: Save all rules to a file for backup or migration
  • Import: Load rules from a file to restore or transfer

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Use these shortcuts for faster management:

• / — Focus the search bar
• Ctrl + N (or Cmd + N on Mac) — Open the "Add New Rule" form
• Ctrl + S (or Cmd + S on Mac) — Save a rule when in the form
• Esc — Close any confirmation dialogs

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Notes

• The Rules page may initially appear empty if no rules have been created yet.
• Whenever you create or edit a rule, the form updates dynamically based on your selected Target, Action, or Trigger.
• The system automatically checks for conflicts between rules and notifies you if adjustments are needed.
• To manage multiple rules, use Select All or individual checkboxes to enable, disable, or delete rules efficiently.

This completes the overview of the Automation Rules page. For additional help or troubleshooting, refer to the FAQ section on the Rules page.