Backup & Restore

Nouto can export your entire workspace (collections, environments, cookies, history, and more) to a single .nouto-backup file. Restore it on the same machine or a different one to recover your full workspace state.

Creating a Backup

1. Open the Command Palette and run Backup Workspace.
2. Select which data types to include (all 9 are checked by default).
3. Choose a save location.
4. Nouto writes a .nouto-backup file.

Data Types

Data type	What it includes
Collections	All collections with folders, requests, auth, headers, variables, scripts, assertions, notes
Environments	All environments, global variables, active environment
Cookies	All cookie jars with cookies
History	Request history entries (up to 10,000 in VS Code, 2,000 in Desktop)
Drafts	Unsaved request drafts
Trash	Soft-deleted items
Runner History	Collection runner results
Mock Server	Routes and port configuration
Settings	Themes, shortcuts, UI preferences

Restoring a Backup

1. Open the Command Palette and run Restore Workspace.
2. Select the .nouto-backup file.
3. Nouto shows a confirmation dialog listing what will be restored.

Pre-Restore Safety Snapshot

Before restoring, Nouto automatically takes a snapshot of your current workspace state. If the restore produces unexpected results, you can revert to the snapshot.

Cross-Platform

Backup files are compatible across VS Code and the Desktop app. Back up from VS Code and restore on Desktop, or vice versa.

When to Use Backup

• Moving to a new machine
• Reinstalling VS Code or the Desktop app
• Sharing a complete workspace setup with a colleague
• Periodic safety backups before major changes