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Add instructions for getting a CAR export
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- **MST-Based Grouping:**
Automatically groups repository records by collection, making it easier to navigate complex data structures.


## Getting a CAR File

CAR files contain all public records from an AT Protocol repository and can be used as part of the "credible exit" path for users exporting their data. To obtain a CAR file:

1. **From the Bluesky app**
- Go to **Settings > Account > Export My Data**
- Click **Download CAR file**

2. **Using the Bluesky API & Scripts**
- Follow the [official guide](https://docs.bsky.app/blog/repo-export#the-repository-car-file) to export via API.
- Use the provided scripts to fetch your repository archive.

3. **With boat**
- The tool [boat](https://boat.kelinci.net/repo-export) provides a browser-based interface for exporting CAR files from a given DID.

Once you have a CAR file, you can load it into **rsky-satnav** for structured exploration.


## Roadmap

- **CAR Diffing:**
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