.akr files are the shareable archive format Akron uses for setup packs and other structured data.
Setup State
Use separate setup packs for different goals so state-changing tools do not bleed into clean-play or accessibility setups. For most players, the practical choice is the setup pack or overlay section they are importing. The Akron overlay shows current policy/status state and tool state. It also supports.akr import/export for backing up or sharing the whole setup or a scoped section.
.akr Files
An.akr file is a strict ZIP archive with a manifest and one payload. Current setup packs use a setup.json payload, which is the archive entry name for setup data.
Scoped Sections
Akron can export and import a whole setup or a focused section:
Scoped imports merge only the selected section into the current active settings. Unrelated settings are not affected.
Sharing Guidance
- Export only the section needed by the recipient.
- Prefer scoped StartPos, Auto Kill, Auto Deafen, Recorder, or Audio packs over whole setup packs for map-specific sharing.
- Keep a backup export before importing community packs.
- Treat imported attempt-changing options as policy-visible when used.