Importing, Exporting, and Backing up Unite Pro apps

Unite Pro lets you export any app as a .uniteconfig file — a complete backup of that app's configuration. You can use these backups to restore an app on the same Mac, transfer apps to a new Mac, or share configurations with others.

Export and import both require an active Unite Pro license.

Exporting an App

In Unite Pro, select the app you want to back up from the sidebar.
Click Export in the detail view, or right-click the app and choose Export.
Choose where to save the .uniteconfig file and click Save.

The file is saved immediately. No progress bar — it's fast.

What's included in a .uniteconfig file:

App name and URL
Icon (including custom icons)
Display mode (Normal, Sidebar, Menu Bar)
All creation-time settings (appearance, ad blocking, link forwarding, launch at startup, etc.)
Multiple tab configuration
Smart Enhancement settings
Saved window size

What's not included:

Browsing data (cookies, session, local storage)
Saved passwords
Bookmarks and history
User scripts and styles (these sync separately via the cross-app sync system)

Importing an App

In Unite Pro, go to File → Import… (or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘O).
Locate and select the .uniteconfig file.
The creation sheet opens, pre-filled with the saved settings. Review or adjust anything, then click Create Application.

The app is rebuilt and added to your library.

Use Cases

Moving to a new Mac

Export all your apps before migrating. Copy the .uniteconfig files to your new Mac (via AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or USB). Open Unite Pro on the new Mac and import each file.

Backup before major changes

If you're about to significantly reconfigure an app, export it first as a safety net.

Sharing with others

You can share a .uniteconfig file with a colleague or friend. When they import it, they'll get an identically configured app. (Note: They'll need their own Unite Pro license to import it.)

Tips

Store your .uniteconfig files in iCloud Drive or another cloud service so they're automatically available on any Mac you own.
Use a consistent naming convention like gmail-work.uniteconfig for easy identification.
The .uniteconfig format is specific to Unite Pro — it cannot be opened by Unite 6 or earlier versions.