Mastodon Export Format ActivityPub JSON: How to Read

When you export your Mastodon data, the archive contains files in ActivityPub JSON format. These files store your posts, follower lists, and account metadata in a structured way that machines can read. Many business users find the raw JSON confusing because it uses nested objects and unfamiliar property names like @context and actor. This article … Read more

How to Convert Mastodon Export Archive to a Searchable JSON Index

You have downloaded your Mastodon export archive from your account settings, but the files are in CSV or JSON format that is hard to search through quickly. The archive contains your posts, followers, following list, bookmarks, and other data. This article explains how to convert that export archive into a single, searchable JSON index that … Read more

Mastodon Export Media Folder: How to Reconcile With Storage

When you export your Mastodon data, the media folder often contains files you no longer see in your timeline or profile. This mismatch between the exported media archive and your current storage usage can be confusing. The cause is that Mastodon exports all media ever attached to your posts, including deleted media and cached thumbnails. … Read more

How to Export Mastodon Account With Sensitive Media Marked

You want to export your Mastodon account data but keep sensitive media marked as such. The standard export archive does not preserve the “sensitive” flag on media files you have manually set or received. This article explains how to create an export that retains the sensitive media marking using Mastodon’s built-in tools and a manual … Read more

Mastodon Export Schedule From Sidekiq: Admin View

Mastodon administrators often need to know when user data exports, such as archive downloads or account backups, are actually processed. The export jobs are queued and executed by Sidekiq, Mastodon’s background job processor. Without checking the Sidekiq dashboard, you cannot determine whether an export is pending, running, or has failed. This article explains how to … Read more