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File based syncing of profile data instead of Mozilla sync? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by joeldebruijn@lemmy.ml to c/firefox@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] Creat@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 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:

[–] N0x0n@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months 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 :)

[–] joeldebruijn@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

Will check this out, thanks!