Help & Guide

Website Features

CharManager is a tool designed to help you easily keep track of all your World of Warcraft characters' professions.

The Dashboard

  • Adding Characters: You can add characters manually using the "Add character" button or import them from the game using the "Import character" feature and the CharManager Exporter addon.
  • Viewing Characters: Your characters are displayed in a list. You can click on any character to navigate to their detailed character page.
  • Sorting: Click on the column headers (Name, Level, etc.) to sort your character list. Clicking the same header again will toggle between ascending and descending order.
  • Filtering: Use the "Filters" button to open the filter options. You can filter your characters by class and professions to easily find the character you're looking for.
  • Recipe Search: The search bar in the header allows you to search for any recipe across all your characters at once.

The Character Page

  • Character Details: This page shows a summary of your character's class, level, and professions.
  • Learned Recipes: Recipes you import from the addon will be displayed here, organized by profession. Each recipe links directly to its Wowhead page for more details.
  • Importing Recipes: Use the "Import Recipes" button to add recipes from the in-game addon.

Using the Companion Desktop Application

To get the most out of CharManager, it's highly recommended to use the companion desktop application. This application automates the process of syncing your character, profession, and learned recipe data directly from the game. You can download the companion app here.

How to Use the Companion App

  1. Download the App: Get the latest version of the CharManager Companion App from the official GitHub releases page.
  2. Log In: Launch the application and log in using the same email and password credentials you use for the CharManager webapp.
  3. Select WoW Directory: The app will prompt you to select your World of Warcraft installation directory. This allows it to locate your game files and extract data.
  4. Automatic Sync: Once set up, you're good to go! Simply open any profession tab in-game, and the companion app will automatically detect your learned recipes and character data, syncing it with your CharManager account. You can minimize the application and run it in the background while playing.

    5. A Note from the Developer: If you're using TSM you need to load the WoW UI in order to sync the recipes. I'm currently working on finding a way to avoid this extra step.

Using the In-Game Addon

To get your character and recipe data from the game into CharManager, you need the lightweight companion addon. You can download it here.

How to Import a Character

  1. In-game, type the command `/cme` in your chat and press Enter.
  2. A window will appear with a string of text. Copy this entire string.
  3. On the CharManager dashboard, click the "Import Character" button.
  4. Paste the string into the text field and click "Import".
  5. This will import your character's name, class, level, and professions.

How to Import Recipes

  1. Navigate to the character's page on the website.
  2. In-game, on that same character, open one of your profession windows (e.g., Tailoring).
  3. At the top of the window, you will see a button labeled "Open CharManager Exporter". Click it.
  4. In the new window, click "Select All" to highlight all your learned recipes for that profession.
  5. Copy the resulting string.
  6. Back on the website, click the "Import Recipes" button and paste the string.
  7. Repeat this process for your character's other profession.

A Note from the Developer: Unfortunately, the API for MoP: Classic doesn't have a way to make this process smoother. I am currently working on finding a better way.