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CAR File

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Content-addressed archive file used to export an entire AT Protocol repository. Account migration works by exporting the source PDS's repo as a CAR file, importing it into the new PDS, then updating the DID document's PDS entry. Anyone can also export anyone else's repo because all data except keys is public.

category
pattern
about
CAR File concept
Account migration uses CAR file export/import.
tool PDS Mover
uses
CAR File concept
Automates CAR export/import when moving accounts.

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