Where Does Hazel Store Rules?
Hazel rules and file lists on Mac, Application Support folder plus per folder rules.
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Hazel stores rules, matched file lists and state in its Application Support folder. Each watched folder keeps its own ruleset inside that store. The preference pane edits it live.
Permissions travel separately through system privacy settings. Fresh Macs need Full Disk Access re granted or nothing triggers. Export single rulesets for sharing, copy the folder for migration.
Where Hazel stores this, by platform
~/Library/Application Support/Hazel
Rulesets and state live here. Close settings before copying. Re grant Full Disk Access after restoring or watched folders stay idle.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Hazel rules to a new Mac?
Copy the Hazel folder in Application Support with System Settings closed. That keeps rules, lists and license state. Re grant Full Disk Access on the new Mac or rules silently skip.
Can I export a single folder ruleset?
Open the Hazel pane, select the folder and use the export button for a .hazelrules file. Import it on the target folder elsewhere. Full backups still need the support folder.
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