Where Does SnippetsLab Store Its Library?
SnippetsLab library location on macOS, including the sandboxed container path and the export format to back up.
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SnippetsLab is sandboxed, so its default library hides inside the app container. Look under ~/Library/Containers/com.renfei.SnippetsLab/Data/Library/Application Support/SnippetsLab. The .snippetslab files there hold folders, snippets, tags, and revision history.
Custom libraries can live anywhere you choose, including iCloud Drive. Use File and Libraries to reveal the path for each one. Export beats manual copying for backups on major macOS upgrades. The exported file restores cleanly even after a fresh install.
Where SnippetsLab stores this, by platform
~/Library/Containers/com.renfei.SnippetsLab/Data/Library/Application Support/SnippetsLab
Default library location for the Mac App Store build. Do not edit SQLite files here while the app runs. Use File, Export Library for safe backups.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up my SnippetsLab library
Use File, Export Library to write a .snippetslab file to a safe place. Copy that file off the Mac. Reimport with File, Import Library on the new machine. This beats copying container internals.
how do i find which file a SnippetsLab library uses
Open File, Libraries to see each library file path. The default library sits inside the app container. Custom libraries can live anywhere, including iCloud Drive for sync.
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