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Export Options Guide

The extension provides three different ways to export your Claude conversations:

1. Export Current Conversation

Where: Popup (extension icon)
Requirements: Must be on a Claude.ai conversation page
What it does: Exports the single conversation you're currently viewing
Best for: Quick exports of individual conversations

How to use:

  1. Navigate to any Claude.ai conversation
  2. Click the extension icon
  3. Choose your format (JSON/Markdown/Text)
  4. Click "Export Current Conversation"

2. Export All (requires Claude.ai tab)

Where: Popup (extension icon)
Requirements: Must be on ANY Claude.ai page (not necessarily a conversation)
What it does: Exports all conversations as a ZIP file using the content script
Best for: Quick bulk exports when you're already on Claude.ai

How to use:

  1. Navigate to claude.ai (any page)
  2. Click the extension icon
  3. Choose your format (JSON/Markdown/Text)
  4. Click "Export All (requires Claude.ai tab)"
  5. Wait for the ZIP file to download

Note: If you see "Could not establish connection" error, you're not on a Claude.ai tab. Use option #3 instead.


3. Browse All Conversations

Where: Popup (extension icon)
Requirements: None - works from any tab
What it does: Opens a dedicated page where you can:

  • View all your conversations in a searchable table
  • Filter by model type
  • Sort by name, created date, or updated date
  • Export individual conversations
  • Export selected/filtered conversations as a ZIP
  • See export progress with cancel option

Best for:

  • When you want to browse and selectively export
  • When you're not on a Claude.ai tab
  • When you want more control over what to export

How to use:

  1. Click the extension icon (from ANY tab)
  2. Click "Browse All Conversations"
  3. A new tab opens with all your conversations
  4. Use search/filters to find what you want
  5. Click individual "Export" buttons OR "Export All" for bulk export

Which Option Should I Use?

Scenario Recommended Option
Export one conversation I'm viewing #1 - Export Current
Export all conversations, I'm on Claude.ai #2 - Export All
Export all conversations, I'm NOT on Claude.ai #3 - Browse All
I want to see what conversations I have #3 - Browse All
I want to export only certain conversations #3 - Browse All
I want to filter by model before exporting #3 - Browse All

Troubleshooting

"Could not establish connection" error

  • You're trying to use option #2 from a non-Claude.ai tab
  • Solution: Either navigate to claude.ai first, or use option #3 instead

"Organization ID not configured"

  • You need to set up your org ID first
  • Solution: Click the options/settings link in the popup to configure it

Browse page shows no conversations

  • Check browser console (F12) for errors
  • Verify your Organization ID is correct
  • Make sure you're logged into claude.ai in the same browser