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BookmarkHub
Sync browser bookmarks across devices using GitHub Gist
Browser extension that synchronizes bookmarks between Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other browsers using your GitHub Gist as secure cloud storage.
Overview
Cross-Browser Bookmark Synchronization
BookmarkHub is a browser extension designed for users who work across multiple browsers and devices. Instead of relying on proprietary sync services, it leverages GitHub Gist as a secure, version-controlled storage backend for your bookmarks.
How It Works
After installing the extension in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or any Chromium-based browser, you authenticate using a GitHub personal access token and specify a Gist ID. BookmarkHub then enables one-click upload and download of your entire bookmark collection. The extension displays local and remote bookmark counts, helping you track synchronization status at a glance.
Who Should Use It
Ideal for developers and power users already comfortable with GitHub who want full ownership of their bookmark data. The extension requires no separate account registration—your existing GitHub credentials provide both authentication and storage. Because bookmarks are stored as Gist files, you retain complete control and can version, audit, or migrate your data independently of any third-party service.
Highlights
No registration required—uses your GitHub token and Gist for authentication and storage
One-click upload and download of bookmarks across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Chromium browsers
Displays local and remote bookmark counts for easy sync status tracking
Stores bookmarks securely in GitHub Gist with full user ownership and version control
Pros
- Complete data ownership with bookmarks stored in your own GitHub account
- Works across all major browsers without vendor lock-in
- Simple setup requiring only a GitHub token and Gist ID
- No third-party servers or additional account registration needed
Considerations
- Requires manual one-click sync; automatic synchronization not yet implemented
- Setup assumes familiarity with GitHub tokens and Gist creation
- Limited to users with GitHub accounts
- No mobile app support currently available
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers and GitHub users who want bookmark sync without proprietary services
- Users working across multiple browsers on different machines
- Privacy-conscious individuals seeking full control over bookmark data
- Teams or individuals already using GitHub for workflow management
Not ideal when
- Non-technical users unfamiliar with GitHub or API tokens
- Users expecting automatic real-time bookmark synchronization
- Mobile-first users needing smartphone or tablet bookmark access
- Organizations requiring enterprise-grade bookmark management features
How teams use it
Multi-Browser Developer Workflow
A developer testing web apps in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge keeps identical bookmark sets synchronized across all browsers using a single Gist, eliminating manual duplication.
Cross-Machine Consistency
A remote worker maintains the same bookmarks on office and home computers by downloading from Gist on each machine, ensuring access to critical resources anywhere.
Bookmark Backup and Recovery
Before reinstalling a browser or OS, a user uploads bookmarks to Gist, then restores them with one click after setup, preventing data loss.
Privacy-Focused Sync
A security-conscious user avoids browser vendor sync services by storing bookmarks in a private GitHub Gist, maintaining full audit trails and encryption control.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript94%
HTML3%
CSS3%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GitHub account to use BookmarkHub?
Yes. BookmarkHub stores bookmarks in GitHub Gist, so you must have a GitHub account and create a personal access token with Gist permissions.
Are my bookmarks synchronized automatically?
Not yet. Currently you must manually click upload or download to sync bookmarks. Automatic synchronization is on the roadmap for future releases.
Should I use a public or secret Gist?
Use a secret Gist to keep your bookmarks private. Public Gists can be discovered and searched by anyone on GitHub.
Which browsers are supported?
BookmarkHub works with Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers. Install it from the respective browser extension store.
Can I use BookmarkHub on mobile devices?
Not currently. Mobile app support is planned for future development but is not available yet.
Project at a glance
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- 2,405
- Watchers
- 2,405
- Forks
- 200
LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age4 years old
Last commitlast year
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 3 hours ago