Is this assumption correct? If I select all macro groups (⌘a) and then export them like this [image] Then I can (should I lose everything) import the exported file (.kmmacros) and all macro group with the macros in it are restored? Or would you recommend another option? Thank you!

The approach that many users take (including me) is to use @DanThomas ’s excellent backup utility. You can read about it here: [image] Macro Repository Suite: Backup and Version Control for Keyboard Maestro Macro Library Macro Repository Suite v1.1.0 Requires K…

Looks sophisticated :slight_smile: Maybe too much for me. I would like to understand what I am doing. Does it also work the way I want to do it?

It’s just a macro that you run and it backs up your KM. It also lets you retrieve stuff in the event you mess things up. It’s sophisticated in the sense that @DanThomas has taken the time and trouble to produce something that is insanely useful, but it is the easiest thing for mere mortals like me …

Ok, thanks a lot tiffle, I'll run some tests. What I have already tried is the following I have created two test macro groups with 5 macros in each, then exported, then deleted in KM and re-imported with the exported file. Works. If it works with two macro groups, it should also work with 50 mac…

[image] Frankb: If it works with two macro groups, it should also work with 50 macro groups. I suppose. It will work but it will be a restore all or nothing backup without the option to restore individual Macros. So, no better than just having a good backup of your Mac which I’m sure you have…

That's right, it's "all or nothing." This can be an advantage or disadvantage. I will additionally backups my most important macro groups. I think that is best for me. Thank you Zabobon and tiffle!

[image] Frankb: Thank you Zabobon and tiffle! You're very welcome! Just one last word of caution for you @Frankb , just in case you are not aware... Having made a backup and created your .kmmacros file you might at some later stage think - "I want to get my macro group back to how it was" so…

Yes, this is part of the all or nothing dilemma, and must not be forgotten. Before I import all the macros, I first need to delete all of them in KM. (If that should ever be necessary.) This applies even if only one macro or Group was deleted by mistake. Thanks, tiffle.

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The approach that many users take (including me) is to use @DanThomas’s excellent backup utility. You can read about it here:

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