Where Does Alot Store Config on Linux?
Alot notmuch frontend INI config, hooks and related mail files on Linux.
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Alot reads one INI file under XDG config. Hooks live beside it as a Python file. The man page documents the default with a flag override.
Mail itself sits outside. Notmuch config and mailcap entries pair with the client config. Back up all three sides for a full migration.
Where Alot stores this, by platform
~/.config/alot/config
Main INI config, not auto created. User hooks beside it. Mail store via notmuch config and mailcap separately. Override path with the config flag.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Alot?
Copy the alot config folder with the client closed. The notmuch database and mailcap travel separately. Restoring means putting the config back and confirming accounts load.
Is the config auto-created?
No. The file must exist before launch with account and UI sections filled in. Copy the shipped example config as a starting point. An empty folder leaves the client unusable.
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