Getting Started

Prerequisites

What is AUTO-MAS?

AUTO-MAS is a log-monitoring based multi-script, multi-configuration management and automation tool. It controls other script programs, such as MAA, by modifying configuration files and listening to logs, making multi-account automation easier to manage.

AUTO-MAS: Make ALL Scripts Auto

Usage

Install AUTO-MAS

1. Go to the download page and get the latest installer package.
2. Install according to the package type:
   • Installer package: extract the archive and run AUTO-MAS-Setup.exe, then follow the installation wizard.
   • Portable package: extract the archive to the target install location, then run AUTO-MAS.exe to start the app.

Choosing a Package

Some download channels allow you to choose the package type.

• Installer and portable packages

  • Packages with setup in the name are installer packages and can be installed by running the installer.
  • Packages without setup are portable packages and can be used after extracting them to the install location.

• Full and lite packages

  • Packages with full in the name include most dependencies and usually start faster on first launch.
  • Packages with lite in the name do not include dependencies. Dependencies will be downloaded and installed automatically on first launch.

Trust the App

Before running AUTO-MAS, add the AUTO-MAS installation directory and the script software installation directory to Windows Defender exclusions and to the trusted/developer directory of any antivirus software. The following steps show how to add Windows Defender exclusions:

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Windows Security

1. If another antivirus program is installed, enable Periodic scanning first.

2. Virus & threat protection settings > Manage settings

3. Exclusions > Add or remove exclusions

4. Add an exclusion > Select the corresponding directory

5. If another antivirus program is installed, disable Periodic scanning again.

Note

Even if another antivirus program is installed, such as Huorong or 360 Extreme Edition, Windows Defender may still enable its protection from time to time. This can cause AUTO-MAS.exe or other script executables to disappear unexpectedly. Make sure the directories above are excluded in Windows Defender.

Initialization

When AUTO-MAS starts, it automatically initializes software dependencies and updates backend code.

If Settings -> Update Configuration -> Automatically check for updates is enabled, AUTO-MAS will check dependencies and update the backend every time it starts.

Backend updates allow AUTO-MAS to deliver some fixes quickly. Restart the app to receive these fixes as soon as possible.

Configure the App

Most AUTO-MAS pages include inline notes. You can follow the hints inside the app to complete configuration. After going through every page once, you will likely have finished most setup. If you run into configuration issues, return to the relevant documentation page.

• Configuration backup: AUTO-MAS stores configuration files in the data and config folders under the app installation root, and stores history in the history folder. Back up these folders to restore configuration data later.
• Runtime logs: AUTO-MAS stores backend logs in debug/app.log and frontend logs in debug/frontend.log under the app installation root. Providing these logs helps developers locate issues quickly.