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File based syncing of profile data instead of Mozilla sync? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I use Firefox (LibreWolf with Mozilla sync) on multiple devices. To have my tabs, extensions and history easy available I use Mozilla for syncing that data.

Would it be possible to just use a generic sync service like rsync or something, to sync the profile folders and every file in it?

Or would that break or corrupt data?

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

An article was posted recently that you can host the Firefox sync server yourself. Supposedly a bit fiddly, but doable. If you're considering self hosting something anyway, might as well be the right tool for the job.

Hope these help:

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yeah I justed edited my answer, because OP needs to sync everything (Tabs, History, extensions...)

https://github.com/mozilla-services/syncstorage-rs

Is the newer version rewritten in rust ! And probably OPs best bet :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Will check this out, thanks!