modcore Automations Documentation 

Documentation for the "modcore Automations" Page

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

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.

   • A Group: A group of extensions you have created.

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.

   • For Groups: You can Enable, Disable, or Toggle the group.

How to Create a Automation Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to create a new rule:

1. Go to the "modcore Automations" page.

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

3. Choose a Target: Select whether the automation will affect an extension, profile, or group.

4. Set an Action: Choose what the automation should do (e.g., enable, disable, apply profile).

5. Choose a Trigger: Decide if you want the automation to run based on a time or a URL.

6. Provide Trigger Details:

   • If it's a time-based automation, specify the time and which days of the week it should run.

   • If it's a URL-based automation, enter the URL.

7. Name the Automation: Give your automation a name so you can easily identify it later. You can also add tags to help organize your automations.

8. Save the Automation: Click the save 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, tags, or other details.

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

• Import and Export:

  • Export: You can save all your automations to a file on your computer. This is great for backing up your automations or moving them to another computer.

  • Import: You can load automations from a file, which is useful for restoring from a backup.

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.