import type { MatrixBridgeConfig } from "./types.js";
/**
 * Load config from file and env vars (env vars override file).
 */
export declare function loadConfig(): MatrixBridgeConfig;
/**
 * Whether to connect transports on startup. Controlled by the
 * PI_MATRIX_BRIDGE_AUTO_CONNECT env var (not persisted config). Defaults to
 * OFF — the plugin stays dormant unless this is set to "1"/"true"/"yes". The
 * headless systemd unit sets it; a desktop pi with the plugin installed makes
 * no connection on startup (and can still connect manually with
 * /matrix-bridge connect).
 */
export declare function shouldAutoConnect(): boolean;
/**
 * Save config to file with secure permissions.
 */
export declare function saveConfig(config: MatrixBridgeConfig): void;
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