diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ef2f351..6ce2ae2 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,28 @@ All notable changes to WuttaSync will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## v0.5.0 (2026-01-03)
+
+### Feat
+
+- add support for `wutta export-csv` command
+
+### Fix
+
+- add `actioner` property for ImportHandler
+
+## v0.4.0 (2025-12-31)
+
+### Feat
+
+- add support for `--comment` CLI param, to set versioning comment
+- add support for `--runas` CLI param, to set versioning authorship
+
+### Fix
+
+- make pylint happy
+- accept either `--recip` or `--recips` param for import commands
+
 ## v0.3.0 (2025-12-20)
 
 ### Feat
diff --git a/docs/api/wuttasync.cli.export_csv.rst b/docs/api/wuttasync.cli.export_csv.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c0d9779
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/api/wuttasync.cli.export_csv.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+
+``wuttasync.cli.export_csv``
+============================
+
+.. automodule:: wuttasync.cli.export_csv
+   :members:
diff --git a/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.base.rst b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.base.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..32aeac5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.base.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+
+``wuttasync.exporting.base``
+============================
+
+.. automodule:: wuttasync.exporting.base
+   :members:
diff --git a/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.csv.rst b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.csv.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..66a0c24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.csv.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+
+``wuttasync.exporting.csv``
+===========================
+
+.. automodule:: wuttasync.exporting.csv
+   :members:
diff --git a/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.handlers.rst b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.handlers.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bacde60
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.handlers.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+
+``wuttasync.exporting.handlers``
+================================
+
+.. automodule:: wuttasync.exporting.handlers
+   :members:
diff --git a/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.rst b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9215689
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/api/wuttasync.exporting.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+
+``wuttasync.exporting``
+=======================
+
+.. automodule:: wuttasync.exporting
+   :members:
diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
index e6fea22..215e892 100644
--- a/docs/index.rst
+++ b/docs/index.rst
@@ -73,9 +73,14 @@ cf. :doc:`rattail-manual:data/sync/index`.
    api/wuttasync.app
    api/wuttasync.cli
    api/wuttasync.cli.base
+   api/wuttasync.cli.export_csv
    api/wuttasync.cli.import_csv
    api/wuttasync.cli.import_versions
    api/wuttasync.emails
+   api/wuttasync.exporting
+   api/wuttasync.exporting.base
+   api/wuttasync.exporting.csv
+   api/wuttasync.exporting.handlers
    api/wuttasync.importing
    api/wuttasync.importing.base
    api/wuttasync.importing.csv
diff --git a/docs/narr/cli/builtin.rst b/docs/narr/cli/builtin.rst
index ac6fb14..5cb3123 100644
--- a/docs/narr/cli/builtin.rst
+++ b/docs/narr/cli/builtin.rst
@@ -9,6 +9,24 @@ WuttaSync.
 It is fairly simple to add more; see :doc:`custom`.
 
 
+.. _wutta-export-csv:
+
+``wutta export-csv``
+--------------------
+
+Export data from the Wutta :term:`app database` to CSV file(s).
+
+This *should* be able to automatically export any table mapped in the
+:term:`app model`.  The only caveat is that it is "dumb" and does not
+have any special field handling.  This means the column headers in the
+CSV will be the same as in the source table, and some data types may
+not behave as expected etc.
+
+Defined in: :mod:`wuttasync.cli.export_csv`
+
+.. program-output:: wutta export-csv --help
+
+
 .. _wutta-import-csv:
 
 ``wutta import-csv``
diff --git a/docs/narr/cli/custom.rst b/docs/narr/cli/custom.rst
index 837a70c..52f74fc 100644
--- a/docs/narr/cli/custom.rst
+++ b/docs/narr/cli/custom.rst
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Here is the code and we'll explain below::
        config = ctx.parent.wutta_config
        handler = ImportCommandHandler(
            config, import_handler='poser.importing.foo:FromFooToPoser')
-       handler.run(ctx.params)
+       handler.run(ctx)
 
 Hopefully it's straightforward but to be clear:
 
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 74ab85a..b61d057 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [project]
 name = "WuttaSync"
-version = "0.3.0"
+version = "0.5.0"
 description = "Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync"
 readme = "README.md"
 authors = [{name = "Lance Edgar", email = "lance@wuttaproject.org"}]
@@ -28,8 +28,9 @@ requires-python = ">= 3.8"
 dependencies = [
         "humanize",
         "makefun",
+        "rich",
         "SQLAlchemy-Utils",
-        "WuttJamaican[db]>=0.27.0",
+        "WuttJamaican[db]>=0.28.1",
 ]
 
 
@@ -42,6 +43,7 @@ tests = ["pylint", "pytest", "pytest-cov", "tox", "Wutta-Continuum>=0.3.0"]
 wuttasync = "wuttasync.app:WuttaSyncAppProvider"
 
 [project.entry-points."wuttasync.importing"]
+"export.to_csv.from_wutta" = "wuttasync.exporting.csv:FromWuttaToCsv"
 "import.to_versions.from_wutta" = "wuttasync.importing.versions:FromWuttaToVersions"
 "import.to_wutta.from_csv" = "wuttasync.importing.csv:FromCsvToWutta"
 
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/cli/__init__.py b/src/wuttasync/cli/__init__.py
index 0d88ed4..a3fa82b 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/cli/__init__.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/cli/__init__.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 ################################################################################
 #
 #  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
-#  Copyright © 2024-2025 Lance Edgar
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
 #
 #  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
 #
@@ -26,12 +26,19 @@ WuttaSync - ``wutta`` subcommands
 This namespace exposes the following:
 
 * :func:`~wuttasync.cli.base.import_command()`
+* :func:`~wuttasync.cli.base.file_export_command()`
 * :func:`~wuttasync.cli.base.file_import_command()`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.cli.base.ImportCommandHandler`
 """
 
-from .base import import_command, file_import_command, ImportCommandHandler
+from .base import (
+    import_command,
+    file_export_command,
+    file_import_command,
+    ImportCommandHandler,
+)
 
 # nb. must bring in all modules for discovery to work
+from . import export_csv
 from . import import_csv
 from . import import_versions
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/cli/base.py b/src/wuttasync/cli/base.py
index 56d6421..68bb536 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/cli/base.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/cli/base.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 ################################################################################
 #
 #  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
-#  Copyright © 2024-2025 Lance Edgar
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
 #
 #  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
 #
@@ -32,10 +32,12 @@ from typing import List, Optional
 from typing_extensions import Annotated
 
 import makefun
+import rich
 import typer
 
 from wuttjamaican.app import GenericHandler
-from wuttasync.importing import ImportHandler
+from wuttasync.importing import ImportHandler, FromFileHandler
+from wuttasync.exporting import ToFileHandler
 
 
 log = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -102,7 +104,7 @@ class ImportCommandHandler(GenericHandler):
         elif key:
             self.import_handler = self.app.get_import_handler(key, require=True)
 
-    def run(self, params, progress=None):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    def run(self, ctx, progress=None):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
         """
         Run the import/export job(s) based on command line params.
 
@@ -113,21 +115,51 @@ class ImportCommandHandler(GenericHandler):
         Unless ``--list-models`` was specified on the command line in
         which case we do :meth:`list_models()` instead.
 
-        :param params: Dict of params from command line.  This must
-           include a ``'models'`` key, the rest are optional.
+        :param ctx: :class:`typer.Context` instance.
 
         :param progress: Optional progress indicator factory.
         """
 
         # maybe just list models and bail
-        if params.get("list_models"):
-            self.list_models(params)
+        if ctx.params.get("list_models"):
+            self.list_models(ctx.params)
             return
 
-        # otherwise process some data
+        # otherwise we'll (hopefully) process some data
         log.debug("using handler: %s", self.import_handler.get_spec())
-        kw = dict(params)
-        models = kw.pop("models")
+
+        # but first, some extra checks for certain file-based
+        # handlers.  this must be done here, because these CLI params
+        # are not technically required (otherwise typer would handle
+        # this instead of us here).  and that is because we want to
+        # allow user to specify --list without needing to also specify
+        # --input or --output
+        if isinstance(self.import_handler, FromFileHandler):
+            if not ctx.params.get("input_file_path"):
+                rich.print(
+                    "\n[bold yellow]must specify --input folder/file path[/bold yellow]\n",
+                    file=sys.stderr,
+                )
+                sys.exit(1)
+        elif isinstance(self.import_handler, ToFileHandler):
+            if not ctx.params.get("output_file_path"):
+                rich.print(
+                    "\n[bold yellow]must specify --output folder/file path[/bold yellow]\n",
+                    file=sys.stderr,
+                )
+                sys.exit(1)
+
+        # all params from caller will be passed along
+        kw = dict(ctx.params)
+
+        # runas user and comment also, but they come from root command
+        if username := ctx.parent.params.get("runas_username"):
+            kw["runas_username"] = username
+        if comment := ctx.parent.params.get("comment"):
+            kw["transaction_comment"] = comment
+
+        # sort out which models to process
+        models = kw.pop("models", None)
         if not models:
             models = list(self.import_handler.importers)
         log.debug(
@@ -136,6 +168,8 @@ class ImportCommandHandler(GenericHandler):
             self.import_handler.get_title(),
             ", ".join(models),
         )
+
+        # process data
         log.debug("params are: %s", kw)
         self.import_handler.process_data(*models, **kw)
 
@@ -159,7 +193,7 @@ def import_command_template(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument,too-many-argumen
     models: Annotated[
         Optional[List[str]],
         typer.Argument(
-            help="Model(s) to process.  Can specify one or more, "
+            help="Target model(s) to process.  Specify one or more, "
             "or omit to process default models."
         ),
     ] = None,
@@ -248,7 +282,9 @@ def import_command_template(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument,too-many-argumen
     warnings_recipients: Annotated[
         str,
         typer.Option(
-            "--recip", help="Override the recipient(s) for diff warning email."
+            "--recip",
+            "--recips",
+            help="Override the recipient(s) for diff warning email.",
         ),
     ] = None,
     warnings_max_diffs: Annotated[
@@ -311,17 +347,65 @@ def import_command(fn):
     return makefun.create_function(final_sig, fn)
 
 
-def file_import_command_template(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
-    input_file_path: Annotated[
+def file_export_command_template(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    # nb. technically this is required, but not if doing --list
+    # (so we cannot mark it required here, for that reason)
+    output_file_path: Annotated[
         Path,
         typer.Option(
-            "--input-path",
+            "--output",
+            "-o",
             exists=True,
             file_okay=True,
             dir_okay=True,
-            help="Path to input file(s).  Can be a folder "
-            "if app logic can guess the filename(s); "
-            "otherwise must be complete file path.",
+            help="Path to output folder.  Or full path to output file "
+            "if only running one target model.",
+        ),
+    ] = None,
+):
+    """
+    Stub function to provide signature for exporter commands which
+    produce data file(s) as output.  Used with
+    :func:`file_export_command`.
+    """
+
+
+def file_export_command(fn):
+    """
+    Decorator for file export commands.  Adds common params based on
+    :func:`file_export_command_template`.
+    """
+    original_sig = inspect.signature(fn)
+    plain_import_sig = inspect.signature(import_command_template)
+    file_export_sig = inspect.signature(file_export_command_template)
+    desired_params = list(plain_import_sig.parameters.values()) + list(
+        file_export_sig.parameters.values()
+    )
+
+    params = list(original_sig.parameters.values())
+    for i, param in enumerate(desired_params):
+        params.insert(i + 1, param)
+
+    # remove the **kwargs param
+    params.pop(-1)
+
+    final_sig = original_sig.replace(parameters=params)
+    return makefun.create_function(final_sig, fn)
+
+
+def file_import_command_template(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    # nb. technically this is required, but not if doing --list
+    # (so we cannot mark it required here, for that reason)
+    input_file_path: Annotated[
+        Path,
+        typer.Option(
+            "--input",
+            "-i",
+            exists=True,
+            file_okay=True,
+            dir_okay=True,
+            help="Path to input folder.  Or full path to input file "
+            "if only running one target model.",
         ),
     ] = None,
 ):
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/cli/export_csv.py b/src/wuttasync/cli/export_csv.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b100211
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/wuttasync/cli/export_csv.py
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+################################################################################
+#
+#  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
+#
+#  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+#  under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
+#  Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any
+#  later version.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+#  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+#  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
+#  more details.
+#
+#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+#  Wutta Framework.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+################################################################################
+"""
+See also: :ref:`wutta-export-csv`
+"""
+
+import typer
+
+from wuttjamaican.cli import wutta_typer
+
+from .base import file_export_command, ImportCommandHandler
+
+
+@wutta_typer.command()
+@file_export_command
+def export_csv(ctx: typer.Context, **kwargs):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
+    """
+    Export data from Wutta DB to CSV file(s)
+    """
+    config = ctx.parent.wutta_config
+    handler = ImportCommandHandler(config, key="export.to_csv.from_wutta")
+    handler.run(ctx)
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/cli/import_csv.py b/src/wuttasync/cli/import_csv.py
index 4c5694a..1a55523 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/cli/import_csv.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/cli/import_csv.py
@@ -39,4 +39,4 @@ def import_csv(ctx: typer.Context, **kwargs):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
     """
     config = ctx.parent.wutta_config
     handler = ImportCommandHandler(config, key="import.to_wutta.from_csv")
-    handler.run(ctx.params)
+    handler.run(ctx)
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/cli/import_versions.py b/src/wuttasync/cli/import_versions.py
index aa82088..8dbf0d5 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/cli/import_versions.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/cli/import_versions.py
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ import sys
 
 import rich
 import typer
-from typing_extensions import Annotated
 
 from wuttjamaican.cli import wutta_typer
 
@@ -37,14 +36,7 @@ from .base import import_command, ImportCommandHandler
 
 @wutta_typer.command()
 @import_command
-def import_versions(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
-    ctx: typer.Context,
-    comment: Annotated[
-        str,
-        typer.Option("--comment", "-m", help="Comment to set on the transaction."),
-    ] = "import catch-up versions",
-    **kwargs,
-):
+def import_versions(ctx: typer.Context, **kwargs):  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
     """
     Import latest data to version tables, for Wutta DB
     """
@@ -70,4 +62,4 @@ def import_versions(  # pylint: disable=unused-argument
         sys.exit(1)
 
     handler = ImportCommandHandler(config, key="import.to_versions.from_wutta")
-    handler.run(ctx.params)
+    handler.run(ctx)
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/exporting/__init__.py b/src/wuttasync/exporting/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4003c86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/wuttasync/exporting/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+################################################################################
+#
+#  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
+#
+#  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+#  under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
+#  Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any
+#  later version.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+#  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+#  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
+#  more details.
+#
+#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+#  Wutta Framework.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+################################################################################
+"""
+Data Import / Export Framework
+
+This namespace exposes the following:
+
+* :enum:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.Orientation`
+
+And some :term:`export handler <import handler>` base classes:
+
+* :class:`~wuttasync.exporting.handlers.ExportHandler`
+* :class:`~wuttasync.exporting.handlers.ToFileHandler`
+
+And some :term:`exporter <importer>` base classes:
+
+* :class:`~wuttasync.exporting.base.ToFile`
+
+See also the :mod:`wuttasync.importing` module.
+"""
+
+from .handlers import Orientation, ExportHandler, ToFileHandler
+from .base import ToFile
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/exporting/base.py b/src/wuttasync/exporting/base.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2d8d011
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/wuttasync/exporting/base.py
@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+################################################################################
+#
+#  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
+#
+#  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+#  under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
+#  Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any
+#  later version.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+#  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+#  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
+#  more details.
+#
+#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+#  Wutta Framework.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+################################################################################
+"""
+Data exporter base classes
+"""
+
+import os
+
+from wuttasync.importing import Importer
+
+
+class ToFile(Importer):
+    """
+    Base class for importer/exporter using output file as data target.
+
+    Depending on the subclass, it may be able to "guess" (at least
+    partially) the path to the output file.  If not, and/or to avoid
+    ambiguity, the caller must specify the file path.
+
+    In most cases caller may specify any of these via kwarg to the
+    class constructor, or e.g.
+    :meth:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ImportHandler.process_data()`:
+
+    * :attr:`output_file_path`
+    * :attr:`output_file_name`
+
+    The subclass itself can also specify via override of these
+    methods:
+
+    * :meth:`get_output_file_path()`
+    * :meth:`get_output_file_name()`
+
+    And of course subclass must override these too:
+
+    * :meth:`open_output_file()`
+    * :meth:`close_output_file()`
+    * (and see also :attr:`output_file`)
+    """
+
+    output_file_path = None
+    """
+    Path to output folder, or file.
+
+    The ideal usage is to set this to the output *folder* path.  That
+    allows the handler to run several importers in one go.  The same
+    output folder path is given to each importer; they then each
+    determine their own output filename within that.
+
+    But you can also set this to the full output folder + file path,
+    e.g. if you're just running one importer.  This would override
+    the importer's own logic for determining output filename.
+
+    See also :meth:`get_output_file_path()` and
+    :meth:`get_output_file_name()`.
+    """
+
+    output_file_name = None
+    """
+    Optional static output file name (sans folder path).
+
+    If set, this will be used as output filename instead of the
+    importer determining one on its own.
+
+    See also :meth:`get_output_file_name()`.
+    """
+
+    output_file = None
+    """
+    Handle to the open output file, if applicable.  May be set by
+    :meth:`open_output_file()` for later reference within
+    :meth:`close_output_file()`.
+    """
+
+    def setup(self):
+        """
+        Open the output file.  See also :meth:`open_output_file()`.
+        """
+        if not self.dry_run:
+            self.open_output_file()
+
+    def teardown(self):
+        """
+        Close the output file.  See also :meth:`close_output_file()`.
+        """
+        if not self.dry_run:
+            self.close_output_file()
+
+    def get_output_file_path(self):
+        """
+        This must return the full path to output file.
+
+        Default logic inspects :attr:`output_file_path`; if that
+        points to a folder then it is combined with
+        :meth:`get_output_file_name()`.  Otherwise it's returned
+        as-is.
+
+        :returns: Path to output file, as string
+        """
+        path = self.output_file_path
+        if not path:
+            raise ValueError("must set output_file_path")
+
+        if os.path.isdir(path):
+            filename = self.get_output_file_name()
+            return os.path.join(path, filename)
+
+        return path
+
+    def get_output_file_name(self):
+        """
+        This must return the output filename, sans folder path.
+
+        Default logic will return :attr:`output_file_name` if set,
+        otherwise raise error.
+
+        :returns: Output filename, sans folder path
+        """
+        if self.output_file_name:
+            return self.output_file_name
+
+        raise NotImplementedError("can't guess output filename")
+
+    def open_output_file(self):
+        """
+        Open the output file for writing target data.
+
+        Subclass must override to specify how this happens; default
+        logic is not implemented.  Remember to set :attr:`output_file`
+        if applicable for reference when closing.
+
+        See also :attr:`get_output_file_path()` and
+        :meth:`close_output_file()`.
+        """
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
+    def close_output_file(self):
+        """
+        Close the output file for target data.
+
+        Subclass must override to specify how this happens; default
+        logic blindly calls the ``close()`` method on whatever
+        :attr:`output_file` happens to point to.
+
+        See also :attr:`open_output_file()`.
+        """
+        self.output_file.close()
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/exporting/csv.py b/src/wuttasync/exporting/csv.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d2597e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/wuttasync/exporting/csv.py
@@ -0,0 +1,321 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+################################################################################
+#
+#  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
+#
+#  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+#  under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
+#  Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any
+#  later version.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+#  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+#  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
+#  more details.
+#
+#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+#  Wutta Framework.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+################################################################################
+"""
+Exporting to CSV
+"""
+
+import csv
+import logging
+from collections import OrderedDict
+
+import sqlalchemy as sa
+from sqlalchemy_utils.functions import get_primary_keys, get_columns
+
+from wuttjamaican.db.util import make_topo_sortkey
+
+from wuttasync.importing import FromWuttaHandler, FromWutta
+from wuttasync.exporting import ToFileHandler, ToFile
+
+
+log = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class ToCsv(ToFile):  # pylint: disable=abstract-method
+    """
+    Base class for exporter using CSV file as data target.
+
+    This inherits from :class:`~wuttasync.exporting.base.ToFile`.
+    """
+
+    output_writer = None
+    """
+    While the output file is open, this will reference a
+    :class:`python:csv.DictWriter` instance.
+    """
+
+    csv_encoding = "utf_8"
+    """
+    Encoding used for the CSV output file.
+
+    You can specify an override if needed when calling
+    :meth:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ImportHandler.process_data()`.
+    """
+
+    def get_output_file_name(self):  # pylint: disable=empty-docstring
+        """ """
+        if self.output_file_name:
+            return self.output_file_name
+
+        model_title = self.get_model_title()
+        return f"{model_title}.csv"
+
+    def open_output_file(self):
+        """
+        Opens the output CSV file for writing.
+
+        This calls
+        :meth:`~wuttasync.exporting.base.ToFile.get_output_file_path()`
+        and opens that file.  It sets
+        :attr:`~wuttasync.exporting.base.ToFile.output_file` and also
+        :attr:`output_writer`.  And it calls
+        :meth:`write_output_header()` to write the field header row.
+        """
+        path = self.get_output_file_path()
+        log.debug("opening output file: %s", path)
+
+        self.output_file = open(  # pylint: disable=consider-using-with
+            path, "wt", encoding=self.csv_encoding
+        )
+
+        self.output_writer = csv.DictWriter(
+            self.output_file,
+            self.fields,
+            # quoting=csv.QUOTE_NONNUMERIC
+        )
+
+        self.write_output_header()
+
+    def write_output_header(self):
+        """
+        Write the field header row to the CSV file.
+
+        Default logic calls
+        :meth:`~python:csv.DictWriter.writeheader()` on the
+        :attr:`output_writer` instance.
+        """
+        self.output_writer.writeheader()
+
+    def close_output_file(self):  # pylint: disable=empty-docstring
+        """ """
+        self.output_writer = None
+        self.output_file.close()
+        self.output_file = None
+
+    def update_target_object(self, obj, source_data, target_data=None):
+        """
+        In a CSV export the assumption is we always start with an
+        empty file, so "create" is the only logical action for each
+        record - there are no updates or deletes per se.
+
+        But under the hood, this method is used for create as well, so
+        we override it and actually write the record to CSV file.
+        Unless :attr:`~wuttasync.importing.base.Importer.dry_run` is
+        true, this calls :meth:`~python:csv.csvwriter.writerow()` on
+        the :attr:`output_writer` instance.
+
+        See also parent method docs,
+        :meth:`~wuttasync.importing.base.Importer.update_target_object()`
+        """
+        data = self.coerce_csv(source_data)
+        if not self.dry_run:
+            self.output_writer.writerow(data)
+        return data
+
+    def coerce_csv(self, data):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+        coerced = {}
+        for field in self.fields:
+            value = data[field]
+
+            if value is None:
+                value = ""
+
+            elif isinstance(value, (int, float)):
+                pass
+
+            else:
+                value = str(value)
+
+            coerced[field] = value
+        return coerced
+
+
+class FromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin:
+    """
+    Mixin class for SQLAlchemy ORM → CSV :term:`exporters <importer>`.
+
+    Such exporters are generated automatically by
+    :class:`FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin`, so you won't typically
+    reference this mixin class directly.
+
+    This mixin effectively behaves like the
+    :attr:`~wuttasync.importing.base.Importer.model_class` represents
+    the source side instead of the target.  It uses
+    :attr:`~wuttasync.importing.base.FromSqlalchemy.source_model_class`
+    instead, for automatic things like inspecting the fields list.
+    """
+
+    def get_model_title(self):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+        if hasattr(self, "model_title"):
+            return self.model_title
+        return self.source_model_class.__name__
+
+    def get_simple_fields(self):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+        if hasattr(self, "simple_fields"):
+            return self.simple_fields
+        try:
+            fields = get_columns(self.source_model_class)
+        except sa.exc.NoInspectionAvailable:
+            return []
+        return list(fields.keys())
+
+    def normalize_source_object(
+        self, obj
+    ):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+        fields = self.get_fields()
+        fields = [f for f in self.get_simple_fields() if f in fields]
+        data = {field: getattr(obj, field) for field in fields}
+        return data
+
+    def make_object(self):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+        return self.source_model_class()
+
+
+class FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin:
+    """
+    Mixin class for SQLAlchemy ORM → CSV :term:`export handlers
+    <import handler>`.
+
+    This knows how to dynamically generate :term:`exporter <importer>`
+    classes to represent the models in the source ORM.  Such classes
+    will inherit from :class:`FromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin`, in addition
+    to whatever :attr:`FromImporterBase` and :attr:`ToImporterBase`
+    reference.
+
+    That all happens within :meth:`define_importers()`.
+    """
+
+    target_key = "csv"
+    generic_target_title = "CSV"
+
+    # nb. subclass must define this
+    FromImporterBase = None
+    """
+    For a handler to use this mixin, it must set this to a valid base
+    class for the ORM source side.  The :meth:`define_importers()`
+    logic will use this when dynamically generating new exporter
+    classes.
+    """
+
+    ToImporterBase = ToCsv
+    """
+    This must be set to a valid base class for the CSV target side.
+    Default is :class:`ToCsv` which should typically be fine; you can
+    change if needed.
+    """
+
+    def get_source_model(self):
+        """
+        This should return the :term:`app model` or a similar module
+        containing data model classes for the source side.
+
+        The source model is used to dynamically generate a set of
+        exporters (e.g. one per table in the source DB) which can use
+        CSV file as data target.  See also :meth:`define_importers()`.
+
+        Subclass must override this if needed; default behavior is not
+        implemented.
+        """
+        raise NotImplementedError
+
+    def define_importers(self):
+        """
+        This mixin overrides typical (manual) importer definition, and
+        instead dynamically generates a set of exporters, e.g. one per
+        table in the source DB.
+
+        It does this based on the source model, as returned by
+        :meth:`get_source_model()`.  It calls
+        :meth:`make_importer_factory()` for each model class found.
+        """
+        importers = {}
+        model = self.get_source_model()
+
+        # mostly try to make an importer for every data model
+        for name in dir(model):
+            cls = getattr(model, name)
+            if (
+                isinstance(cls, type)
+                and issubclass(cls, model.Base)
+                and cls is not model.Base
+            ):
+                importers[name] = self.make_importer_factory(cls, name)
+
+        # sort importers according to schema topography
+        topo_sortkey = make_topo_sortkey(model)
+        importers = OrderedDict(
+            [(name, importers[name]) for name in sorted(importers, key=topo_sortkey)]
+        )
+
+        return importers
+
+    def make_importer_factory(self, model_class, name):
+        """
+        Generate a new :term:`exporter <importer>` class, targeting
+        the given :term:`data model` class.
+
+        The newly-created class will inherit from:
+
+        * :class:`FromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin`
+        * :attr:`FromImporterBase`
+        * :attr:`ToImporterBase`
+
+        :param model_class: A data model class.
+
+        :param name: The "model name" for the importer/exporter.  New
+           class name will be based on this, so e.g. ``Widget`` model
+           name becomes ``WidgetImporter`` class name.
+
+        :returns: The new class, meant to process import/export
+           targeting the given data model.
+        """
+        return type(
+            f"{name}Importer",
+            (FromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin, self.FromImporterBase, self.ToImporterBase),
+            {
+                "source_model_class": model_class,
+                "default_keys": list(get_primary_keys(model_class)),
+            },
+        )
+
+
+class ToCsvHandler(ToFileHandler):
+    """
+    Base class for export handlers using CSV file(s) as data target.
+    """
+
+
+class FromWuttaToCsv(
+    FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin, FromWuttaHandler, ToCsvHandler
+):  # pylint: disable=too-many-ancestors
+    """
+    Handler for Wutta (:term:`app database`) → CSV export.
+
+    This uses :class:`FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin` for most of the
+    heavy lifting.
+    """
+
+    FromImporterBase = FromWutta
+
+    def get_source_model(self):  # pylint: disable=empty-docstring
+        """ """
+        return self.app.model
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/exporting/handlers.py b/src/wuttasync/exporting/handlers.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..91b460c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/wuttasync/exporting/handlers.py
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+################################################################################
+#
+#  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
+#
+#  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it
+#  under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free
+#  Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any
+#  later version.
+#
+#  Wutta Framework is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but
+#  WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or
+#  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for
+#  more details.
+#
+#  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+#  Wutta Framework.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+################################################################################
+"""
+Export Handlers
+"""
+
+from wuttasync.importing import ImportHandler, Orientation
+
+
+class ExportHandler(ImportHandler):
+    """
+    Generic base class for :term:`export handlers <import handler>`.
+
+    This is really just
+    :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ImportHandler` with the
+    orientation flipped.
+    """
+
+    orientation = Orientation.EXPORT
+    ""  # nb. suppress docs
+
+
+class ToFileHandler(ExportHandler):
+    """
+    Base class for export handlers which use output file(s) as the
+    data target.
+
+    Importers (exporters) used by this handler are generally assumed
+    to subclass :class:`~wuttasync.exporting.base.ToFile`.
+    """
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/importing/__init__.py b/src/wuttasync/importing/__init__.py
index 545cbb9..d71c870 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/importing/__init__.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/importing/__init__.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 ################################################################################
 #
 #  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
-#  Copyright © 2024-2025 Lance Edgar
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
 #
 #  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
 #
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ And some :term:`import handler` base classes:
 
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ImportHandler`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.FromFileHandler`
+* :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.FromSqlalchemyHandler`
+* :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.FromWuttaHandler`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ToSqlalchemyHandler`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.handlers.ToWuttaHandler`
 
@@ -38,16 +40,22 @@ And some :term:`importer` base classes:
 
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.base.Importer`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.base.FromFile`
+* :class:`~wuttasync.importing.base.FromSqlalchemy`
+* :class:`~wuttasync.importing.base.FromWutta`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.base.ToSqlalchemy`
 * :class:`~wuttasync.importing.model.ToWutta`
+
+See also the :mod:`wuttasync.exporting` module.
 """
 
 from .handlers import (
     Orientation,
     ImportHandler,
     FromFileHandler,
+    FromSqlalchemyHandler,
+    FromWuttaHandler,
     ToSqlalchemyHandler,
     ToWuttaHandler,
 )
-from .base import Importer, FromFile, ToSqlalchemy
+from .base import Importer, FromFile, FromSqlalchemy, FromWutta, ToSqlalchemy
 from .model import ToWutta
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/importing/base.py b/src/wuttasync/importing/base.py
index b625b17..dd65190 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/importing/base.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/importing/base.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 ################################################################################
 #
 #  WuttaSync -- Wutta Framework for data import/export and real-time sync
-#  Copyright © 2024-2025 Lance Edgar
+#  Copyright © 2024-2026 Lance Edgar
 #
 #  This file is part of Wutta Framework.
 #
@@ -1448,6 +1448,13 @@ class FromSqlalchemyMirror(FromSqlalchemy):  # pylint: disable=abstract-method
         return self.normalize_target_object(obj)
 
 
+class FromWutta(FromSqlalchemy):  # pylint: disable=abstract-method
+    """
+    Base class for data importer/exporter which uses the Wutta ORM
+    (:term:`app database`) as data source.
+    """
+
+
 class ToSqlalchemy(Importer):
     """
     Base class for importer/exporter which uses SQLAlchemy ORM on the
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/importing/csv.py b/src/wuttasync/importing/csv.py
index 9190099..60c51eb 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/importing/csv.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/importing/csv.py
@@ -391,6 +391,10 @@ def make_coercer(attr):  # pylint: disable=too-many-return-statements
     ):
         return coerce_datetime
 
+    # Date
+    if isinstance(attr.type, sa.Date):
+        return coerce_date
+
     # Float
     # nb. check this before decimal, since Numeric inherits from Float
     if isinstance(attr.type, sa.Float):
@@ -423,6 +427,13 @@ def coerce_boolean_nullable(value):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstrin
     return coerce_boolean(value)
 
 
+def coerce_date(value):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
+    if value == "":
+        return None
+
+    return datetime.datetime.strptime(value, "%Y-%m-%d").date()
+
+
 def coerce_datetime(value):  # pylint: disable=missing-function-docstring
     if value == "":
         return None
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/importing/handlers.py b/src/wuttasync/importing/handlers.py
index ac13f28..cc53bdf 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/importing/handlers.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/importing/handlers.py
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 """
 Data Import / Export Handlers
 """
+# pylint: disable=too-many-lines
 
 import logging
 import os
@@ -48,7 +49,9 @@ class Orientation(Enum):
     EXPORT = "export"
 
 
-class ImportHandler(GenericHandler):  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
+class ImportHandler(  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods,too-many-instance-attributes
+    GenericHandler
+):
     """
     Base class for all import/export handlers.
 
@@ -166,6 +169,18 @@ class ImportHandler(GenericHandler):  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
     See also :attr:`warnings`.
     """
 
+    runas_username = None
+    """
+    Username responsible for running the import/export job.  This is
+    mostly used for Continuum versioning.
+    """
+
+    transaction_comment = None
+    """
+    Optional comment to apply to the transaction, where applicable.
+    This is mostly used for Continuum versioning.
+    """
+
     importers = None
     """
     This should be a dict of all importer/exporter classes available
@@ -195,6 +210,19 @@ class ImportHandler(GenericHandler):  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
         """ """
         return self.get_title()
 
+    @property
+    def actioner(self):
+        """
+        Convenience property which effectively returns the
+        :attr:`orientation` as a noun - i.e. one of:
+
+        * ``'importer'``
+        * ``'exporter'``
+
+        See also :attr:`actioning`.
+        """
+        return f"{self.orientation.value}er"
+
     @property
     def actioning(self):
         """
@@ -203,6 +231,8 @@ class ImportHandler(GenericHandler):  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
 
         * ``'importing'``
         * ``'exporting'``
+
+        See also :attr:`actioner`.
         """
         return f"{self.orientation.value}ing"
 
@@ -416,6 +446,12 @@ class ImportHandler(GenericHandler):  # pylint: disable=too-many-public-methods
         if "warnings_max_diffs" in kwargs:
             self.warnings_max_diffs = kwargs.pop("warnings_max_diffs")
 
+        if "runas_username" in kwargs:
+            self.runas_username = kwargs.pop("runas_username")
+
+        if "transaction_comment" in kwargs:
+            self.transaction_comment = kwargs.pop("transaction_comment")
+
         return kwargs
 
     def begin_transaction(self):
@@ -946,11 +982,41 @@ class ToWuttaHandler(ToSqlalchemyHandler):
 
     def make_target_session(self):
         """
-        Call
-        :meth:`~wuttjamaican:wuttjamaican.app.AppHandler.make_session()`
-        and return the result.
+        This creates a typical :term:`db session` for the app by
+        calling
+        :meth:`~wuttjamaican:wuttjamaican.app.AppHandler.make_session()`.
+
+        It then may "customize" the session slightly.  These
+        customizations only are relevant if Wutta-Continuum versioning
+        is enabled:
+
+        If :attr:`~ImportHandler.runas_username` is set, the
+        responsible user (``continuum_user_id``) will be set for the
+        new session as well.
+
+        Similarly, if :attr:`~ImportHandler.transaction_comment` is
+        set, it (``continuum_comment``) will also be set for the new
+        session.
 
         :returns: :class:`~wuttjamaican:wuttjamaican.db.sess.Session`
            instance.
         """
-        return self.app.make_session()
+        model = self.app.model
+        session = self.app.make_session()
+
+        # set runas user in case continuum versioning is enabled
+        if self.runas_username:
+            if user := (
+                session.query(model.User)
+                .filter_by(username=self.runas_username)
+                .first()
+            ):
+                session.info["continuum_user_id"] = user.uuid
+            else:
+                log.warning("runas username not found: %s", self.runas_username)
+
+        # set comment in case continuum versioning is enabled
+        if self.transaction_comment:
+            session.info["continuum_comment"] = self.transaction_comment
+
+        return session
diff --git a/src/wuttasync/importing/versions.py b/src/wuttasync/importing/versions.py
index cda77c9..d558c36 100644
--- a/src/wuttasync/importing/versions.py
+++ b/src/wuttasync/importing/versions.py
@@ -92,13 +92,6 @@ class FromWuttaToVersions(FromWuttaHandler, ToWuttaHandler):
     See also :attr:`continuum_uow`.
     """
 
-    continuum_comment = None
-
-    def consume_kwargs(self, kwargs):
-        kwargs = super().consume_kwargs(kwargs)
-        self.continuum_comment = kwargs.pop("comment", None)
-        return kwargs
-
     def begin_target_transaction(self):
         # pylint: disable=line-too-long
         """
@@ -128,8 +121,8 @@ class FromWuttaToVersions(FromWuttaHandler, ToWuttaHandler):
 
         self.continuum_txn = self.continuum_uow.create_transaction(self.target_session)
 
-        if self.continuum_comment:
-            self.continuum_txn.meta = {"comment": self.continuum_comment}
+        if self.transaction_comment:
+            self.continuum_txn.meta = {"comment": self.transaction_comment}
 
     def get_importer_kwargs(self, key, **kwargs):
         """
diff --git a/tests/cli/test_base.py b/tests/cli/test_base.py
index b8fc954..209dbca 100644
--- a/tests/cli/test_base.py
+++ b/tests/cli/test_base.py
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 # -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
 
 import inspect
+import sys
 from unittest import TestCase
-from unittest.mock import patch
+from unittest.mock import patch, Mock
 
 from wuttasync.cli import base as mod
 from wuttjamaican.testing import DataTestCase
@@ -44,12 +45,97 @@ class TestImportCommandHandler(DataTestCase):
         )
 
         with patch.object(handler, "list_models") as list_models:
-            handler.run({"list_models": True})
-            list_models.assert_called_once_with({"list_models": True})
+            ctx = Mock(params={"list_models": True})
+            handler.run(ctx)
+            list_models.assert_called_once_with(ctx.params)
+
+        class Object:
+            def __init__(self, **kw):
+                self.__dict__.update(kw)
 
         with patch.object(handler, "import_handler") as import_handler:
-            handler.run({"models": []})
-            import_handler.process_data.assert_called_once_with()
+            parent = Mock(
+                params={
+                    "runas_username": "fred",
+                    "comment": "hello world",
+                }
+            )
+            # TODO: why can't we just use Mock here? the parent attr is problematic
+            ctx = Object(params={"models": []}, parent=parent)
+            handler.run(ctx)
+            import_handler.process_data.assert_called_once_with(
+                runas_username="fred",
+                transaction_comment="hello world",
+            )
+
+    def test_run_missing_input(self):
+        handler = self.make_handler(
+            import_handler="wuttasync.importing.csv:FromCsvToWutta"
+        )
+
+        class Object:
+            def __init__(self, **kw):
+                self.__dict__.update(kw)
+
+        # fails without input_file_path
+        with patch.object(sys, "exit") as exit_:
+            exit_.side_effect = RuntimeError
+            ctx = Object(
+                params={},
+                parent=Object(params={}),
+            )
+            try:
+                handler.run(ctx)
+            except RuntimeError:
+                pass
+            exit_.assert_called_once_with(1)
+
+        # runs with input_file_path
+        with patch.object(sys, "exit") as exit_:
+            exit_.side_effect = RuntimeError
+            ctx = Object(
+                params={"input_file_path": self.tempdir},
+                parent=Object(
+                    params={},
+                ),
+            )
+            self.assertRaises(FileNotFoundError, handler.run, ctx)
+            exit_.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_run_missing_output(self):
+        handler = self.make_handler(
+            import_handler="wuttasync.exporting.csv:FromWuttaToCsv"
+        )
+
+        class Object:
+            def __init__(self, **kw):
+                self.__dict__.update(kw)
+
+        # fails without output_file_path
+        with patch.object(sys, "exit") as exit_:
+            exit_.side_effect = RuntimeError
+            ctx = Object(
+                params={},
+                parent=Object(params={}),
+            )
+            try:
+                handler.run(ctx)
+            except RuntimeError:
+                pass
+            exit_.assert_called_once_with(1)
+
+        # runs with output_file_path
+        with patch.object(sys, "exit") as exit_:
+            exit_.side_effect = RuntimeError
+            ctx = Object(
+                params={"output_file_path": self.tempdir},
+                parent=Object(
+                    params={},
+                ),
+            )
+            # self.assertRaises(FileNotFoundError, handler.run, ctx)
+            handler.run(ctx)
+            exit_.assert_not_called()
 
     def test_list_models(self):
         handler = self.make_handler(
@@ -80,6 +166,23 @@ class TestImporterCommand(TestCase):
         self.assertIn("dry_run", sig2.parameters)
 
 
+class TestFileExporterCommand(TestCase):
+
+    def test_basic(self):
+        def myfunc(ctx, **kwargs):
+            pass
+
+        sig1 = inspect.signature(myfunc)
+        self.assertIn("kwargs", sig1.parameters)
+        self.assertNotIn("dry_run", sig1.parameters)
+        self.assertNotIn("output_file_path", sig1.parameters)
+        wrapt = mod.file_export_command(myfunc)
+        sig2 = inspect.signature(wrapt)
+        self.assertNotIn("kwargs", sig2.parameters)
+        self.assertIn("dry_run", sig2.parameters)
+        self.assertIn("output_file_path", sig2.parameters)
+
+
 class TestFileImporterCommand(TestCase):
 
     def test_basic(self):
diff --git a/tests/cli/test_export_csv.py b/tests/cli/test_export_csv.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07a6e4f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/cli/test_export_csv.py
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+
+from unittest import TestCase
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock, patch
+
+from wuttasync.cli import export_csv as mod, ImportCommandHandler
+
+
+class TestExportCsv(TestCase):
+
+    def test_basic(self):
+        params = {
+            "models": [],
+            "create": True,
+            "update": True,
+            "delete": False,
+            "dry_run": True,
+        }
+        ctx = MagicMock(params=params)
+        with patch.object(ImportCommandHandler, "run") as run:
+            mod.export_csv(ctx)
+            run.assert_called_once_with(ctx)
diff --git a/tests/cli/test_import_csv.py b/tests/cli/test_import_csv.py
index 5623176..2529380 100644
--- a/tests/cli/test_import_csv.py
+++ b/tests/cli/test_import_csv.py
@@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ class TestImportCsv(TestCase):
         ctx = MagicMock(params=params)
         with patch.object(ImportCommandHandler, "run") as run:
             mod.import_csv(ctx)
-            run.assert_called_once_with(params)
+            run.assert_called_once_with(ctx)
diff --git a/tests/cli/test_import_versions.py b/tests/cli/test_import_versions.py
index ea1617d..506a5e9 100644
--- a/tests/cli/test_import_versions.py
+++ b/tests/cli/test_import_versions.py
@@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ class TestImportCsv(TestCase):
         ctx = MagicMock(params=params)
         with patch.object(ImportCommandHandler, "run") as run:
             mod.import_versions(ctx)
-            run.assert_called_once_with(params)
+            run.assert_called_once_with(ctx)
diff --git a/tests/exporting/test_base.py b/tests/exporting/test_base.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fd3ae20
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/exporting/test_base.py
@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from wuttjamaican.testing import DataTestCase
+
+from wuttasync.exporting import base as mod, ExportHandler
+
+
+class TestToFile(DataTestCase):
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.setup_db()
+        self.handler = ExportHandler(self.config)
+
+    def make_exporter(self, **kwargs):
+        kwargs.setdefault("handler", self.handler)
+        return mod.ToFile(self.config, **kwargs)
+
+    def test_setup(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+
+        # output file is opened
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+        self.assertFalse(exp.dry_run)
+        with patch.object(exp, "open_output_file") as open_output_file:
+            exp.setup()
+            open_output_file.assert_called_once_with()
+
+        # but not if in dry run mode
+        with patch.object(self.handler, "dry_run", new=True):
+            exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+            self.assertTrue(exp.dry_run)
+            with patch.object(exp, "open_output_file") as open_output_file:
+                exp.setup()
+                open_output_file.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_teardown(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+
+        # output file is closed
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+        self.assertFalse(exp.dry_run)
+        with patch.object(exp, "close_output_file") as close_output_file:
+            exp.teardown()
+            close_output_file.assert_called_once_with()
+
+        # but not if in dry run mode
+        with patch.object(self.handler, "dry_run", new=True):
+            exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+            self.assertTrue(exp.dry_run)
+            with patch.object(exp, "close_output_file") as close_output_file:
+                exp.teardown()
+                close_output_file.assert_not_called()
+
+    def test_get_output_file_path(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        # output path must be set
+        self.assertRaises(ValueError, exp.get_output_file_path)
+
+        # path is guessed from dir+filename
+        path1 = self.write_file("data1.txt", "")
+        exp.output_file_path = self.tempdir
+        exp.output_file_name = "data1.txt"
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_output_file_path(), path1)
+
+        # path can be explicitly set
+        path2 = self.write_file("data2.txt", "")
+        exp.output_file_path = path2
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_output_file_path(), path2)
+
+    def test_get_output_file_name(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        # name cannot be guessed
+        self.assertRaises(NotImplementedError, exp.get_output_file_name)
+
+        # name can be explicitly set
+        exp.output_file_name = "data.txt"
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_output_file_name(), "data.txt")
+
+    def test_open_output_file(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+        self.assertRaises(NotImplementedError, exp.open_output_file)
+
+    def test_close_output_file(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        path = self.write_file("data.txt", "")
+        with open(path, "wt") as f:
+            exp.output_file = f
+            with patch.object(f, "close") as close:
+                exp.close_output_file()
+                close.assert_called_once_with()
diff --git a/tests/exporting/test_csv.py b/tests/exporting/test_csv.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..aa7f455
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/exporting/test_csv.py
@@ -0,0 +1,209 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+
+import csv
+import io
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+from wuttjamaican.testing import DataTestCase
+
+from wuttasync.exporting import csv as mod, ExportHandler
+from wuttasync.importing import FromWuttaHandler, FromWutta
+
+
+class TestToCsv(DataTestCase):
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.setup_db()
+        self.handler = ExportHandler(self.config)
+
+    def make_exporter(self, **kwargs):
+        kwargs.setdefault("handler", self.handler)
+        kwargs.setdefault("output_file_path", self.tempdir)
+        return mod.ToCsv(self.config, **kwargs)
+
+    def test_get_output_file_name(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        # name can be guessed
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_output_file_name(), "Setting.csv")
+
+        # name can be explicitly set
+        exp.output_file_name = "data.txt"
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_output_file_name(), "data.txt")
+
+    def test_open_output_file(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_file)
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_writer)
+        exp.open_output_file()
+        try:
+            self.assertIsInstance(exp.output_file, io.TextIOBase)
+            self.assertIsInstance(exp.output_writer, csv.DictWriter)
+        finally:
+            exp.output_file.close()
+
+    def test_close_output_file(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_file)
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_writer)
+        exp.open_output_file()
+        self.assertIsNotNone(exp.output_file)
+        self.assertIsNotNone(exp.output_writer)
+        exp.close_output_file()
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_file)
+        self.assertIsNone(exp.output_writer)
+
+    def test_coerce_csv(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+
+        # string value
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+        result = exp.coerce_csv({"name": "foo", "value": "bar"})
+        self.assertEqual(result, {"name": "foo", "value": "bar"})
+
+        # null value converts to empty string
+        result = exp.coerce_csv({"name": "foo", "value": None})
+        self.assertEqual(result, {"name": "foo", "value": ""})
+
+        # float value passed thru as-is
+        result = exp.coerce_csv({"name": "foo", "value": 12.34})
+        self.assertEqual(result, {"name": "foo", "value": 12.34})
+        self.assertIsInstance(result["value"], float)
+
+    def test_update_target_object(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        exp.setup()
+
+        with patch.object(exp, "output_writer") as output_writer:
+
+            # writer is called for normal run
+            data = {"name": "foo", "value": "bar"}
+            exp.update_target_object(None, data)
+            output_writer.writerow.assert_called_once_with(data)
+
+            # but not called for dry run
+            output_writer.writerow.reset_mock()
+            with patch.object(self.handler, "dry_run", new=True):
+                exp.update_target_object(None, data)
+                output_writer.writerow.assert_not_called()
+
+        exp.teardown()
+
+
+class MockMixinExporter(mod.FromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin, FromWutta, mod.ToCsv):
+    pass
+
+
+class TestFromSqlalchemyToCsvMixin(DataTestCase):
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.setup_db()
+        self.handler = ExportHandler(self.config)
+
+    def make_exporter(self, **kwargs):
+        kwargs.setdefault("handler", self.handler)
+        return MockMixinExporter(self.config, **kwargs)
+
+    def test_model_title(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(source_model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        # default comes from model class
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_model_title(), "Setting")
+
+        # but can override
+        exp.model_title = "Widget"
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_model_title(), "Widget")
+
+    def test_get_simple_fields(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(source_model_class=model.Setting)
+
+        # default comes from model class
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_simple_fields(), ["name", "value"])
+
+        # but can override
+        exp.simple_fields = ["name"]
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_simple_fields(), ["name"])
+
+        # no default if no model class
+        exp = self.make_exporter()
+        self.assertEqual(exp.get_simple_fields(), [])
+
+    def test_normalize_source_object(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        exp = self.make_exporter(source_model_class=model.Setting)
+        setting = model.Setting(name="foo", value="bar")
+        data = exp.normalize_source_object(setting)
+        self.assertEqual(data, {"name": "foo", "value": "bar"})
+
+    def test_make_object(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+
+        # normal
+        exp = self.make_exporter(source_model_class=model.Setting)
+        obj = exp.make_object()
+        self.assertIsInstance(obj, model.Setting)
+
+        # no model_class
+        exp = self.make_exporter()
+        self.assertRaises(TypeError, exp.make_object)
+
+
+class MockMixinHandler(
+    mod.FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin, FromWuttaHandler, mod.ToCsvHandler
+):
+    FromImporterBase = FromWutta
+
+
+class TestFromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin(DataTestCase):
+
+    def make_handler(self, **kwargs):
+        return MockMixinHandler(self.config, **kwargs)
+
+    def test_get_source_model(self):
+        with patch.object(
+            mod.FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin, "define_importers", return_value={}
+        ):
+            handler = self.make_handler()
+            self.assertRaises(NotImplementedError, handler.get_source_model)
+
+    def test_define_importers(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        with patch.object(
+            mod.FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin, "get_source_model", return_value=model
+        ):
+            handler = self.make_handler()
+            importers = handler.define_importers()
+            self.assertIn("Setting", importers)
+            self.assertTrue(issubclass(importers["Setting"], FromWutta))
+            self.assertTrue(issubclass(importers["Setting"], mod.ToCsv))
+            self.assertIn("User", importers)
+            self.assertIn("Person", importers)
+            self.assertIn("Role", importers)
+
+    def test_make_importer_factory(self):
+        model = self.app.model
+        with patch.object(
+            mod.FromSqlalchemyToCsvHandlerMixin, "define_importers", return_value={}
+        ):
+            handler = self.make_handler()
+            factory = handler.make_importer_factory(model.Setting, "Setting")
+            self.assertTrue(issubclass(factory, FromWutta))
+            self.assertTrue(issubclass(factory, mod.ToCsv))
+
+
+class TestFromWuttaToCsv(DataTestCase):
+
+    def make_handler(self, **kwargs):
+        return mod.FromWuttaToCsv(self.config, **kwargs)
+
+    def test_get_source_model(self):
+        handler = self.make_handler()
+        self.assertIs(handler.get_source_model(), self.app.model)
diff --git a/tests/exporting/test_handlers.py b/tests/exporting/test_handlers.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cc9751f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/exporting/test_handlers.py
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
+
+# nothing to test yet really, just ensuring coverage
+from wuttasync.exporting import handlers as mod
diff --git a/tests/importing/test_csv.py b/tests/importing/test_csv.py
index b3f0fad..b36bee9 100644
--- a/tests/importing/test_csv.py
+++ b/tests/importing/test_csv.py
@@ -271,6 +271,9 @@ class Example(Base):
     flag = sa.Column(sa.Boolean(), nullable=False)
     optional_flag = sa.Column(sa.Boolean(), nullable=True)
 
+    date = sa.Column(sa.Date(), nullable=False)
+    optional_date = sa.Column(sa.Date(), nullable=True)
+
     dt = sa.Column(sa.DateTime(), nullable=False)
     optional_dt = sa.Column(sa.DateTime(), nullable=True)
 
@@ -285,7 +288,7 @@ class TestMakeCoercers(TestCase):
 
     def test_basic(self):
         coercers = mod.make_coercers(Example)
-        self.assertEqual(len(coercers), 12)
+        self.assertEqual(len(coercers), 14)
 
         self.assertIs(coercers["id"], mod.coerce_integer)
         self.assertIs(coercers["optional_id"], mod.coerce_integer)
@@ -293,6 +296,8 @@ class TestMakeCoercers(TestCase):
         self.assertIs(coercers["optional_name"], mod.coerce_string_nullable)
         self.assertIs(coercers["flag"], mod.coerce_boolean)
         self.assertIs(coercers["optional_flag"], mod.coerce_boolean_nullable)
+        self.assertIs(coercers["date"], mod.coerce_date)
+        self.assertIs(coercers["optional_date"], mod.coerce_date)
         self.assertIs(coercers["dt"], mod.coerce_datetime)
         self.assertIs(coercers["optional_dt"], mod.coerce_datetime)
         self.assertIs(coercers["dec"], mod.coerce_decimal)
@@ -322,6 +327,12 @@ class TestMakeCoercer(TestCase):
         func = mod.make_coercer(Example.optional_flag)
         self.assertIs(func, mod.coerce_boolean_nullable)
 
+        func = mod.make_coercer(Example.date)
+        self.assertIs(func, mod.coerce_date)
+
+        func = mod.make_coercer(Example.optional_date)
+        self.assertIs(func, mod.coerce_date)
+
         func = mod.make_coercer(Example.dt)
         self.assertIs(func, mod.coerce_datetime)
 
@@ -365,6 +376,15 @@ class TestCoercers(TestCase):
 
         self.assertIsNone(mod.coerce_boolean_nullable(""))
 
+    def test_coerce_date(self):
+        self.assertIsNone(mod.coerce_date(""))
+
+        value = mod.coerce_date("2025-10-19")
+        self.assertIsInstance(value, datetime.date)
+        self.assertEqual(value, datetime.date(2025, 10, 19))
+
+        self.assertRaises(ValueError, mod.coerce_date, "XXX")
+
     def test_coerce_datetime(self):
         self.assertIsNone(mod.coerce_datetime(""))
 
diff --git a/tests/importing/test_handlers.py b/tests/importing/test_handlers.py
index c01b405..659cda1 100644
--- a/tests/importing/test_handlers.py
+++ b/tests/importing/test_handlers.py
@@ -27,6 +27,13 @@ class TestImportHandler(DataTestCase):
         handler.target_title = "Wutta"
         self.assertEqual(str(handler), "CSV → Wutta")
 
+    def test_actioner(self):
+        handler = self.make_handler()
+        self.assertEqual(handler.actioner, "importer")
+
+        handler.orientation = mod.Orientation.EXPORT
+        self.assertEqual(handler.actioner, "exporter")
+
     def test_actioning(self):
         handler = self.make_handler()
         self.assertEqual(handler.actioning, "importing")
@@ -190,6 +197,22 @@ class TestImportHandler(DataTestCase):
         self.assertNotIn("warnings_max_diffs", kw)
         self.assertEqual(handler.warnings_max_diffs, 30)
 
+        # runas_username (consumed)
+        self.assertIsNone(handler.runas_username)
+        kw["runas_username"] = "fred"
+        result = handler.consume_kwargs(kw)
+        self.assertIs(result, kw)
+        self.assertNotIn("runas_username", kw)
+        self.assertEqual(handler.runas_username, "fred")
+
+        # transaction_comment (consumed)
+        self.assertIsNone(handler.transaction_comment)
+        kw["transaction_comment"] = "hello world"
+        result = handler.consume_kwargs(kw)
+        self.assertIs(result, kw)
+        self.assertNotIn("transaction_comment", kw)
+        self.assertEqual(handler.transaction_comment, "hello world")
+
     def test_define_importers(self):
         handler = self.make_handler()
         importers = handler.define_importers()
@@ -490,11 +513,41 @@ class TestToWuttaHandler(DataTestCase):
         self.assertEqual(handler.get_target_title(), "what_about_this")
 
     def test_make_target_session(self):
+        model = self.app.model
         handler = self.make_handler()
 
-        # makes "new" (mocked in our case) app session
+        fred = model.User(username="fred")
+        self.session.add(fred)
+        self.session.commit()
+
+        # makes "new" (mocked in our case) app session, with no runas
+        # username set by default
         with patch.object(self.app, "make_session") as make_session:
             make_session.return_value = self.session
             session = handler.make_target_session()
             make_session.assert_called_once_with()
             self.assertIs(session, self.session)
+            self.assertNotIn("continuum_user_id", session.info)
+            self.assertNotIn("continuum_user_id", self.session.info)
+
+        # runas user also should not be set, if username is not valid
+        handler.runas_username = "freddie"
+        with patch.object(self.app, "make_session") as make_session:
+            make_session.return_value = self.session
+            session = handler.make_target_session()
+            make_session.assert_called_once_with()
+            self.assertIs(session, self.session)
+            self.assertNotIn("continuum_user_id", session.info)
+            self.assertNotIn("continuum_user_id", self.session.info)
+
+        # this time we should have runas user properly set
+        handler.runas_username = "fred"
+        with patch.object(self.app, "make_session") as make_session:
+            make_session.return_value = self.session
+            session = handler.make_target_session()
+            make_session.assert_called_once_with()
+            self.assertIs(session, self.session)
+            self.assertIn("continuum_user_id", session.info)
+            self.assertEqual(session.info["continuum_user_id"], fred.uuid)
+            self.assertIn("continuum_user_id", self.session.info)
+            self.assertEqual(self.session.info["continuum_user_id"], fred.uuid)
diff --git a/tests/importing/test_versions.py b/tests/importing/test_versions.py
index 2cd4ec0..eea6171 100644
--- a/tests/importing/test_versions.py
+++ b/tests/importing/test_versions.py
@@ -14,20 +14,6 @@ class TestFromWuttaToVersions(VersionTestCase):
     def make_handler(self, **kwargs):
         return mod.FromWuttaToVersions(self.config, **kwargs)
 
-    def test_consume_kwargs(self):
-
-        # no comment by default
-        handler = self.make_handler()
-        kw = handler.consume_kwargs({})
-        self.assertEqual(kw, {})
-        self.assertIsNone(handler.continuum_comment)
-
-        # but can provide one
-        handler = self.make_handler()
-        kw = handler.consume_kwargs({"comment": "yeehaw"})
-        self.assertEqual(kw, {})
-        self.assertEqual(handler.continuum_comment, "yeehaw")
-
     def test_begin_target_transaction(self):
         model = self.app.model
         txncls = continuum.transaction_class(model.User)
@@ -44,7 +30,7 @@ class TestFromWuttaToVersions(VersionTestCase):
 
         # with comment
         handler = self.make_handler()
-        handler.continuum_comment = "yeehaw"
+        handler.transaction_comment = "yeehaw"
         handler.begin_target_transaction()
         self.assertIn("comment", handler.continuum_txn.meta)
         self.assertEqual(handler.continuum_txn.meta["comment"], "yeehaw")
diff --git a/tests/test_app.py b/tests/test_app.py
index ea2b5e6..560d89d 100644
--- a/tests/test_app.py
+++ b/tests/test_app.py
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 # -*- coding: utf-8; -*-
 
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
 from wuttjamaican.testing import ConfigTestCase
 
 from wuttasync import app as mod
@@ -16,6 +18,16 @@ class FromCsvToPoser(FromCsvToWutta):
     pass
 
 
+class FromFooToBaz1(ImportHandler):
+    source_key = "foo"
+    target_key = "baz"
+
+
+class FromFooToBaz2(ImportHandler):
+    source_key = "foo"
+    target_key = "baz"
+
+
 class TestWuttaSyncAppProvider(ConfigTestCase):
 
     def test_get_all_import_handlers(self):
@@ -100,6 +112,18 @@ class TestWuttaSyncAppProvider(ConfigTestCase):
             any([h.get_key() == "import.to_versions.from_wutta" for h in handlers])
         )
 
+        # nothing returned if multiple handlers found but none are designated
+        with patch.object(
+            self.app.providers["wuttasync"],
+            "get_all_import_handlers",
+            return_value=[FromFooToBaz1, FromFooToBaz2],
+        ):
+            handlers = self.app.get_designated_import_handlers()
+            baz_handlers = [
+                h for h in handlers if h.get_key() == "import.to_baz.from_foo"
+            ]
+            self.assertEqual(len(baz_handlers), 0)
+
     def test_get_import_handler(self):
 
         # make sure a basic fetch works