Moving Qlik Sense content around should be easy. In reality, copying sheets, measures, dimensions, variables, and bookmarks often turns into a manual, time-consuming process, especially when you need to repeat it across multiple apps or environments.

With the QS Metadata Explorer Chrome extension, you can bulk copy or bulk delete Qlik Sense objects in a few clicks and across apps, across tenants, and even between Cloud and On-Premise environments.

What you can do with Bulk Copy / Bulk Delete

This feature is designed for developers and admins who need to manage Qlik assets at scale.

Bulk copy supported object types

You can copy objects like:

  • Sheets
  • Measures
  • Dimensions
  • Variables
  • Bookmarks
  • Stories

Bulk delete supported object types

You can also delete in bulk to quickly:

  • remove outdated content,
  • clean up duplicates,
  • reset a sandbox app,
  • prepare an app before publishing.

Works across environments (where it gets really useful)

Bulk operations aren’t limited to a single app:

  • App to app (same tenant): move content from a dev app to a test app, or from a template app to a new project.
  • Tenant to tenant: replicate standard KPIs, master items, or sheet templates across multiple Qlik Cloud tenants.
  • Cloud ↔ On-Premise: copy objects between Qlik Sense Cloud and an on-prem environment (useful for migrations,).

How it works (high-level workflow)

A typical workflow looks like this:

  1. Open QS Metadata Explorer in your browser.
  2. Open the target application (Cloud tenant or On-Prem).
  3. Select object type (e.g., measures).
  4. Multi-select (or filter) objects to target.
  5. Choose an action: Copy or Delete.
  6. If deleting: confirm the deletion of the selected objects (⚠️ this operation is irreversible, so be careful).
  7. If copying: pick the destination environment + destination app.
  8. Choose an action paste and confirm.

FAQ

Can I copy sheets, measures, dimensions, and variables all at once?

Yes, bulk copy supports selecting many objects at once (across supported object types), so you can migrate a whole set of assets in minutes.

Does it work between different Qlik Cloud tenants?

Yes, bulk copy supports tenant-to-tenant scenarios (as long as you have the required access in both environments).

Can I copy between Qlik Cloud and On-Premise?

Yes, Cloud ↔ On-Premise copy is supported, which is especially helpful for hybrid setups and migrations.

What permissions do I need?

You’ll need permissions that allow you to read objects in the source app and create/delete objects in the target app.

Want to try it?

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Bulk copy or bulk delete Qlik Sense objects, sheets, measures, dimensions, variables, and bookmarks, across apps, tenants, and Cloud ↔ On-Premise environments.

Any feedback or suggestions are welcome.