Settings & Data Management
Your data, your control. Always. Configure AI analysis, connect your X API, and export everything with full privacy.
What It Does
Settings provides centralized control over your ThreadTrak experience:
Layout
Adjust sidebar width (260-650px)
Analysis Mode
Choose Pattern Matching, LM Studio, or Cloud AI
AI Configuration
Set up OpenAI API key, select model
X API Setup
Connect Twitter credentials for scheduling
Data Backup
Export and import with granular selection
Onboarding
Toggle tips for new users
Where to Find It
| Element | Location |
|---|---|
| Settings Button | Gear icon in sidebar toolbar |
| Flyout Panel | Opens as overlay on sidebar |
| Sections | Scrollable within the flyout |
| Close | Click outside or press Escape |
Analysis Mode
Choose how replies are analyzed for intent and sentiment:
Pattern Matching
Pattern matching + sentiment analysis
LM Studio
Local LLM via LM Studio. Smarter but slower
Cloud AI (OpenAI)
OpenAI API. Premium, most accurate
Coming Soon: Chrome AI (Gemini Nano) for on-device processing, and Grok (xAI) for X/Twitter-native intelligence.
AI Analysis SettingsPro
Full configuration for cloud AI analysis with OpenAI:
OpenAI Configuration
API Key
Stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage
Test Connection
Verify API key and fetch available models
Enable AI Analysis
Master toggle for AI features
Model Selection
Choose from gpt-4o-mini, gpt-4o, gpt-3.5-turbo
AI Preferences
Show badges in Tree
Display intent badges on cards
Show badges in Priority
Display intent badges on priority cards
Generate suggestions
Create suggested replies
Cache results
Save analysis results (saves tokens)
Batch Size
Replies per API call (5-50, default 20)
Security Notice
Your API key is stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage, only accessible by this extension. It never leaves your device except to call OpenAI directly.
Twitter/X API SettingsPro
Connect your X Developer account for scheduling and direct posting:
5-Step Setup Guide
Create Developer Account — Sign up at developer.x.com
Create a New App — Projects & Apps → Overview → Add App
Set App Permissions — Enable OAuth 1.0a with Read and Write
Generate Keys & Tokens — Get all 4 credentials
Paste & Connect — Enter credentials and validate
Required Credentials
API Key
Consumer Key from Twitter Developer Portal
API Secret
Consumer Secret
Access Token
Your access token
Access Token Secret
Your access token secret
Security Guarantees
- Local Storage Only — Keys stored in Chrome's local storage on YOUR device only
- No Cloud Sync — Uses local storage, NOT sync — keys never uploaded
- Direct API Calls — Extension calls Twitter directly from your browser
- Easy Revocation — Disconnect anytime; revoke at developer.x.com if compromised
Data BackupPro
Export and import your ThreadTrak data with granular category selection:
Export Categories
Settings & Preferences
UI theme, layout, tour state (excludes API keys)
Bookmarked Threads
Thread metadata, stats, and tags
Conversation Trees
All replies, tags, notes, queue items from Data Save bookmarks
Reply Snippets
Quick text insertions and short responses
Saved Reply Templates
Your best full replies with usage tracking
Bookmarked Replies
Replies from others saved as inspiration
Draft Replies
Saved and scheduled draft replies
Filter Configuration
Spam detection, quality thresholds, scoring rules
User Lists
Favorite and muted users
Analytics Data
Coming soon — engagement rates, response patterns
Import Features
Preview
Shows available categories and counts before import
Selective Import
Choose which categories to import
Version Display
Shows export version and timestamp
Migration Warnings
Alerts for legacy format conversions
Progress Indicator
Shows import status during processing
What's Excluded (Security)
OpenAI API Key
Security — never exported
Twitter Credentials
Security — never exported
License Data
Security — tied to your account
Payment Provider Keys
Security — payment information
LM Studio Setup
For local LLM analysis without cloud API costs:
Requirements
Install LM Studio — Download from lmstudio.ai
Load a Model — Download and load a compatible model
Start Server — Enable local server (default port 1234)
Connect — Enter URL and click Connect in ThreadTrak
Status Indicators
Performance: ~5-10 sec per batch. Best for small threads (<50 replies).
Troubleshooting
License key not working
Causes:
- • Key entered incorrectly
- • Key for different product
- • Server validation failed
Solution:
Copy-paste key directly from purchase email. Check for trailing spaces. Verify internet connection.
Settings not saving
Causes:
- • Chrome storage full
- • Extension permissions issue
- • Browser in private mode
Solution:
Clear other extension data. Reinstall extension. Use normal browsing mode.
API key not accepted
Causes:
- • Invalid key format
- • Key revoked or expired
- • Wrong API provider
Solution:
Generate new key from provider. Check account billing status. Verify key starts with correct prefix.
Twitter API validation failed
Causes:
- • Credentials copied incorrectly
- • App permissions not set correctly
- • Rate limit exceeded
Solution:
Regenerate tokens in Developer Portal. Verify Read and Write permissions. Wait 15 minutes and retry.
LM Studio not connecting
Causes:
- • Server not started
- • Wrong port
- • CORS issues
Solution:
Start server in LM Studio. Check port matches (default 1234). Ensure model is loaded.
Export/Import blocked
Causes:
- • Feature requires Pro license
Solution:
Upgrade to Founder license for full data control.
Known Limitations
| Limitation | Why It Exists | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| No cloud sync | Privacy-first design | Export/import manually |
| API keys not exported | Security protection | Re-enter after import |
| LM Studio slower | Local processing limits | Use for small threads |
| 1,500 monthly Twitter limit | X API free tier | Monitor usage bar |
Free vs Pro
| Capability | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Layout Settings | ||
| Onboarding Tips | ||
| Pattern Matching Analysis | ||
| LM Studio (Local LLM) | ||
| Cloud AI (OpenAI) | — | |
| AI Text Generation | — | |
| Twitter/X API | — | |
| Data Export | — | |
| Data Import | — |
Related Features
| Feature | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Priority View | Uses analysis mode for scoring |
| Focus Mode | Uses AI for suggestions/rewrite |
| Reply Queue | Uses Twitter API for scheduling |
| Bookmarks | Included in export/import |
| Tags & Notes | Included in export/import |
Ready to configure?
See Settings in action on the feature page.