modcore Automations

Welcome! This documentation will help you understand and use the modcore Automations page to automate your extensions and profiles.

What is the modcore Automations Page?

The modcore Automations page is where you can create and manage your automations. Think of a rule as a set of instructions you give the extension to do something automatically. For example, you can tell the extension to "disable Extension A when I visit a specific website" or "enable a certain profile every morning at 9 AM".

Understanding the Automation Components

Every automation is made up of three main parts: a Target, a Trigger, and an Action.

1. Target: The "Target" is what the automation will affect. You can choose to automate:

   • An Extension: A single (or more) extension(s) you have installed.

   • A Profile: A group of extensions saved as a profile.

2. Trigger: The "Trigger" is the condition that makes the automation run. You can choose from two types of triggers:

   • Time-Based Trigger: This automation runs at a specific time on certain days of the week. For example, you can set a automation to run at 8:00 AM on weekdays. The extension uses an internal timer that checks for these automations to run weekly.

   • URL-Based Trigger: This automation runs when you visit a specific website URL. For instance, you can set it to run when a URL contains "youtube.com". The extension checks for matching URLs every time you navigate to a new page.

3. Action: The "Action" is what the automation will do when the trigger condition is met. The actions available depend on the target you select:

   • For Extensions: You can Enable or Disable the extension.

   • For Profiles: You can Apply Profile.

How to Create a Automation Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to create a new rule:

1. Go to "modcore Automations"

2. Find the "Add New Rule" button (should open a form)

3. Complete the "Basics": Give the automation a name, and optionally a tag.

4. Complete "Action": Select extensions or a profile, then select an action for the extensions or the profile.

5. Complete the "Trigger" settings: Choose whether the automation should run based on a time or on visiting a specific URL.

• Time: Select a time and the specific days on which the automation should run.

• URL: Enter a URL. Don't forget to include https:// at the beginning.

Note: Time-based automations may not run if the browser is closed, the extension is inactive, or due to many other factors. Additionally, the timing may not always be accurate.

6. Save the Automation: Click the "Save Rule" button to finalize your automation.

Managing Your Automations

On the modcore Automations page, you have several options to manage your automations. You can:

• Search for Automations: Use the search bar to find automations by name or tag.

• Bulk Actions: Select multiple automations at once to enable, disable, or delete them all at once.

Settings

You can configure settings and preferences in modcore Automations. This can help you create and manage automations more quickly. The following settings are available:

• "Confirm before deleting": Automatically enabled. Before you can delete an automation, modcore Automations will ask for your confirmation.

• "Auto-disable conflicts": Automatically disabled. Automatically disables existing rules that conflict with a newly saved rule.

• "Default target type": Automatically set to "Extensions". Pre-select this target type when creating a new rule.

• "Default trigger type": Automatically set to "Time-based". Pre-select this trigger when creating a new rule.

Keyboard Shortcuts

For faster access and management, you can use these shortcuts on the modcore Automations page:

• Open the Search Bar: Press / (forward slash) to immediately start typing in the search bar.

• Open "Add New Automation" Form: Press Ctrl + N (or Cmd + N on Mac) to open the form for creating a new automation.

• Save a Automation: While you're on the "Add/Edit Automation" form, press Ctrl + S (or Cmd + S on Mac) to save the automation.

• Close Dialogs: Press Esc to close any confirmation pop-up messages.