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A browser extension that syncs bookmarks, open tabs, history and extension lists through your own Google Drive, GitHub repo or WebDAV server, with no Konode account.

Open-source alternative to:Firefox SyncGoogle Chrome Sync

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What is it?

Konode syncs your browser data across devices without routing it through a company's servers. It covers bookmarks with two-way sync that keeps folder structure and deletions, open tab sessions, de-duplicated history, and the list of installed extensions. Data is written to a Google Drive folder, a private GitHub repository, or any WebDAV server you configure, and credentials stay in the browser's local extension storage.

End-to-end encryption is optional and chosen during setup. When enabled, payloads are encrypted with AES-256-GCM on the device, with keys derived via PBKDF2-SHA256 at 600k iterations. Each payload carries a SHA-256 checksum verified before import. Conflicts between devices can be resolved automatically by newest change or manually from the popup.

The extension supports Chromium browsers such as Chrome, Edge and Brave, and Firefox and Firefox-based browsers. Bookmarks sync on change, while other data types follow a scheduled pull that runs every 60 seconds by default.

Key features

  • 01Two-way bookmark sync that preserves folder structure and propagates deletions.
  • 02Save and restore open tab sessions across devices.
  • 03Synced, de-duplicated browsing history.
  • 04Shows which installed extensions are missing on the current device.
  • 05Optional AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption.
  • 06Supports Google Drive, GitHub and WebDAV backends.

Use cases

  • Keeping bookmarks consistent across a desktop Chrome and a Firefox profile.
  • Keeping your sync data in your own Google Drive or private GitHub repo instead of a vendor cloud.
  • Using a self-hosted Nextcloud or other WebDAV server as the sync target.
  • Restoring a tab session from another computer when you switch machines.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install from the Chrome Web Store (Chromium browsers)

  2. 2

    Install from Firefox Add-ons (Firefox)

  3. 3

    Follow the Getting Started guide to connect Google Drive, GitHub or WebDAV

Things to know

  • Google Drive backend requires your own OAuth client when building from source.
  • Running alongside a browser's built-in sync can cause repeated writes and cross-bridging of devices.

In collections

Self-hosted appsPrivacy & local-first toolsChrome & browser extensions

Topics

#browser-extension#bookmarks#sync#privacy#end-to-end-encryption#webdav#google-drive#self-hosted#chrome-extension#github

FAQ

What is konode?
A browser extension that syncs bookmarks, open tabs, history and extension lists through your own Google Drive, GitHub repo or WebDAV server, with no Konode account. Konode syncs your browser data across devices without routing it through a company's servers. It covers bookmarks with two-way sync that keeps folder structure and deletions, open tab sessions, de-duplicated history, and the list of installed extensions. Data is written to a Google Drive folder, a private GitHub repository, or any WebDAV server you configure, and credentials stay in the browser's local extension storage.
Is konode free to use? What license does it have?
konode is open source under the MPL-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is konode still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to konode was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use konode for?
Keeping bookmarks consistent across a desktop Chrome and a Firefox profile. Keeping your sync data in your own Google Drive or private GitHub repo instead of a vendor cloud. Using a self-hosted Nextcloud or other WebDAV server as the sync target. Restoring a tab session from another computer when you switch machines.
How do I install konode?
Install from the Chrome Web Store (Chromium browsers) Install from Firefox Add-ons (Firefox) Follow the Getting Started guide to connect Google Drive, GitHub or WebDAV
Where can I get konode?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/konabe-studio/konode

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