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Where Is the micro Config File?

micro settings.json, bindings and buffers in ~/.config/micro on all desktop platforms.

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micro keeps settings.json, keybindings and plugin data in a micro folder under the OS config home. Buffers and backups sit alongside.

JSON config with sane defaults. Copying the folder migrates editor, plugins and history together.

Where micro stores this, by platform

Linux
~/.config/micro/settings.json

Holds settings.json, bindings.json, plugins and buffers. Same filenames on all platforms. Close micro before copying buffers.

Windows
%APPDATA%\micro\settings.json

Same role. Windows builds use the AppData config home with identical filenames.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change micro settings?

Edit settings.json directly or use CtrlE > set option value inside micro. The file applies on next launch; in-app sets apply immediately and persist.

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