Clear Ideas™ Sync Desktop Application

The app creates a bidirectional sync between your local filesystem and selected Clear Ideas™ sites. Changes made locally are automatically uploaded to the cloud, and changes made in Clear Ideas™ are downloaded to your local folder. Sync occurs automatically every 5 minutes, or you can trigger it manually.

The sync app automatically detects conflicts when a file is modified in both locations. It creates a backup of your local version with '_local_backup' appended to the filename, then downloads the server version to replace the local file. This ensures your work is preserved while keeping the most recent server version as the primary file.

Yes, you can select specific Clear Ideas™ sites to sync with your local folders. The app allows you to configure different local folders for different sites, giving you full control over your sync setup.

Download the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows or Mac) from our website. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard. You'll need to log in with your Clear Ideas™ account credentials to get started.

Clear Ideas™ Sync supports Windows 10 and later, and macOS 13 and later. The Mac app is a universal build that supports both Intel and Apple Silicon.

Yes, you'll need an active Clear Ideas™ account to use the sync app. The app connects directly to your Clear Ideas™ sites and requires authentication to access your content.

Yes. Clear Ideas Sync for macOS is available as a universal application that supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs on macOS 13 and later.

Yes. The Mac download is a universal build and runs natively on Apple Silicon (M-series) and Intel-based Macs.

Yes! Clear Ideas™ Sync provides full offline access. Files you've previously synced are available locally even when you're disconnected from the internet. Any changes you make offline will sync automatically when you reconnect.

Changes made while offline are queued and synchronized automatically when your internet connection is restored. The app will show you the sync status and any conflicts that need resolution.

Yes. You can continue working with previously synced files while offline, and Clear Ideas Sync automatically uploads your changes when your connection is restored.

Yes. File transfers are encrypted in transit, and synced content remains protected by the same security controls that govern the Clear Ideas™ platform.

Clear Ideas Sync stores files locally on your device and in the governed Clear Ideas cloud storage for the Sites you choose to sync. It does not create a separate unmanaged file store for synced content.

Yes, you have full control over which sites and folders are synced. The app respects your Clear Ideas™ permissions and only syncs content you have access to. You can also pause or disable sync at any time.

Yes, Clear Ideas™ Sync runs in your system tray and operates continuously in the background. It monitors file changes and maintains synchronization without interfering with your work.

The app is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It uses minimal CPU and memory when idle, with resource usage scaling based on sync activity. The system tray integration provides quick access to sync status without consuming desktop space.

Updates are automatic. Clear Ideas™ Sync checks for new versions in the background and installs them without interrupting your work. You can also manually check for updates through the app menu.

Yes. Clear Ideas Sync is available as dedicated desktop applications for macOS and Windows. The macOS app is a native universal build for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and the Windows app is distributed as a standard desktop installer.

Check the sync status in the system tray for any error messages. You can pause and resume sync, or view the activity log for detailed information. Expanded sync diagnostics make it easier to see what happened during recent sync events. If issues persist, contact support@clearideas.com with your sync logs.

Yes, you can install Clear Ideas™ Sync on multiple devices. All devices will stay synchronized through your Clear Ideas™ account, giving you access to your files across all your computers.

Clear Ideas Sync updates automatically in the background on both Windows and Mac. You can also trigger a manual update check from the app menu.