diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a16c546..b034f7c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ Article content with images like ![](../img/photo.png)
 | Branch | Branch to push to (default: `main`). |
 | Path Prefix | Optional subfolder prefix. Leave empty to export at the repo root. |
 | Export drafts | When checked, draft articles are also exported. |
+| Auto-export on save | When checked, articles are automatically pushed to GitHub whenever you save or modify them. Uncheck to only use manual bulk export. |
 
 ## Bulk export
 
@@ -59,8 +60,9 @@ The settings page includes an **Export all articles now** button that pushes all
 
 ## Behavior
 
-- **On article save:** `article/index.md` is created or updated, and all images referenced in the content are uploaded to `img/`.
-- **On article delete:** both `article/index.md` and all files in `img/` are deleted (GitHub removes the empty folders automatically).
+- **On article save** (if auto-export is enabled): `article/index.md` is created or updated, and all images referenced in the content are uploaded to `img/`.
+- **On article delete** (if auto-export is enabled): both `article/index.md` and all files in `img/` are deleted (GitHub removes the empty folders automatically).
+- **Manual bulk export:** Use the "Export all articles now" button to push articles regardless of auto-export setting.
 - **Errors** are displayed in the plugin settings panel and never interfere with Bludit's own save process.
 
 ## Requirements
diff --git a/plugin.php b/plugin.php
index 7e13d95..6303306 100644
--- a/plugin.php
+++ b/plugin.php
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ class pluginBluditGithub extends Plugin
             'branch'       => 'main',
             'path'         => '',
             'exportDrafts' => false,
+            'autoExport'   => true,
         ];
     }
 
@@ -52,7 +53,14 @@ class pluginBluditGithub extends Plugin
         $html .= '</div>';
 
         $html .= '<div>';
-        $html .= '<label><input name="exportDrafts" type="checkbox" value="1" ' . $exportDrafts . '> Export draft articles</label>';
+        $html .= '<label><input name="exportDrafts" type="hidden" value="0">';
+        $html .= '<input name="exportDrafts" type="checkbox" value="1" ' . $exportDrafts . '> Export draft articles</label>';
+        $html .= '</div>';
+
+        $autoExport   = $this->getValue('autoExport') ? 'checked' : '';
+        $html .= '<div>';
+        $html .= '<label><input name="autoExport" type="hidden" value="0">';
+        $html .= '<input name="autoExport" type="checkbox" value="1" ' . $autoExport . '> Auto-export on save <em>(uncheck to only use manual bulk export)</em></label>';
         $html .= '</div>';
 
         $html .= '<div style="margin-top:1.5em;padding-top:1em;border-top:1px solid #eee">';
@@ -82,7 +90,7 @@ class pluginBluditGithub extends Plugin
     public function afterPageCreate($key)
     {
         try {
-            if (empty($key) || !$this->isConfigured()) {
+            if (empty($key) || !$this->isConfigured() || !$this->getValue('autoExport')) {
                 return;
             }
             $page = new Page($key);
@@ -97,7 +105,7 @@ class pluginBluditGithub extends Plugin
     public function afterPageModify($key)
     {
         try {
-            if (empty($key) || !$this->isConfigured()) {
+            if (empty($key) || !$this->isConfigured() || !$this->getValue('autoExport')) {
                 return;
             }
             $page = new Page($key);