We2ima Documentation

Quick Start

Get started with We2ima in three simple steps:

1. Download & Install — Download We2ima from the official website
2. Configure Environment — Ensure WeChat PC client and Chrome ima extension are ready
3. Start Importing — Open We2ima, complete calibration, choose a mode and go

System Requirements

Component	Requirement	Notes
OS	Windows 10/11 (64-bit)	macOS/Linux not supported
WeChat PC	Version 3.9.x	Must support Favorites Links view
Browser	Chrome/Edge/360 Speed Browser/Quark	ima extension required
Screen	1920x1080 recommended	Must fit WeChat + browser simultaneously

Installation Guide

1. Install WeChat PC 3.9.x

We2ima requires WeChat PC 3.9.x for its Favorites Links view feature. If you already have WeChat 4.x, you can install 3.9.x alongside it.

• Download WeChat PC 3.9.x from a trusted source
• Install to a separate directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Tencent\WeChat)
• Log in to your WeChat account

2. Install Browser ima Extension

Browser ima extension installation has 2 steps:

-> Step 1: Install Extension and Configure Shortcut Key

1. Open your default browser
2. Open "Extensions" - "Manage Extensions"
3. Find and enable the "Developer mode" toggle on the Extensions page
4. Click "Load unpacked"
5. In the dialog, navigate to the "ima_chrome_extension_1.1.3_优化版" directory, select it, and click "Select Folder"
6. On the Extensions page, click "Keyboard shortcuts" and set the shortcut for "ima Knowledge Base" to "Alt + J"

-> Step 2: Login and Verify

1. Open a WeChat public account article in your browser
2. Press the shortcut key "Alt + J" on your keyboard
3. In the "ima Knowledge Base" popup, scan the QR code with WeChat to log in
4. Select the target folder for article import in the popup menu (the target folder must be created manually in the ima Knowledge Base app beforehand, under either the "Shared Knowledge Base" or "Personal Knowledge Base" category; In the "Shared Knowledge Base" ,you can set it to "Make Private" in "Permission Management")
5. Open "ima Knowledge Base" to verify the article was imported successfully
6. Browser "ima Extension" installation and login is complete

3. Initial Calibration

We2ima requires calibrations before it can operate:

WeChat Calibration

1. Ensure WeChat PC is open and logged in
2. Click "WeChat Calibrate" in the We2ima home screen
3. The software will automatically connect and calibrate window position

6 Import Modes

Mode	Description	Use Case
From Top, Skip Processed	Start from top, skip imported/marked articles	Regular use, first-time import
From Top, Include All	Process all articles including previously imported	Re-import everything
Resume from Breakpoint	Continue from last interrupted position	After unexpected interruption
From Position	Start from a specified list position	Precise starting point control
Date Range	Process articles within a date range	Import specific time period only
New Articles Only	Process only newly added articles	Daily incremental import

Hotkeys

Hotkey	Action	Description
Alt + P	Pause / Resume	Pause current task, press again to resume
Alt + Q	Stop	Fully stop the current task

You can safely interact with the WeChat window while paused. The software will auto-detect and recover window state when resumed.

Statistics & History

• Statistics Tab — View all scanned articles with pagination, filtering, and search
• History Tab — View operation history including scan and import records
• Color-coded status: Green = Imported, Gray = Skipped, Red = Deleted, Dark Green = Imported to Same Directory

Troubleshooting

WeChat Connection Failed

• Confirm WeChat PC 3.9.x is open and logged in
• Confirm you're using the older version, not 4.x
• Try re-running WeChat Calibration

ima Extension Not Triggering

• Confirm your browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.) is open with ima extension installed, shortcut key configured, and logged in
• Re-run ima Calibration
• Check screen resolution is sufficient for popup display

Import Interrupted

• Use Alt+P to pause and resume
• If stopped, use "Resume from Breakpoint" mode
• Check if WeChat window was minimized or obscured

For more detailed installation and usage instructions, please download the installation package and refer to the "detailed tutorial file" included. Need more help? Visit the Feedback page or email [email protected].