Containers Sync

This is a webextension which would sync firefox containers across multiple devices.

Steps to build

• Use node 10.16.1 and npm 6.11.3 only
• Clone the repository (git clone [email protected]:ramkumar-kr/containers-sync.git)
• Run npm install in the containers-sync directory to install all dependencies (npm install)
• Run webpack to generate the dist directory
• You can use github actions file as a reference for an automated script

Testing the extension

• Run npm run watch to start webpack to generate the dist directory
• Run npm run firefox to load the extension to firefox with a temporary profile

Building for production

• Use ubuntu 18.04 LTS only
• Run npm run production
• Upload the zip file in the web-ext-artiacts directory to the addon store

FAQ

• What does this extension do?

  It will synchronize the name, icon and colour of containers across devices

• How frequently do you backup?

  • As soon as you create/update/remove a container or multiple containers
  • Whenever the backup button is clicked in the popup

• Is it possible to view the list of synced containers?

  Yes. You can view the list of synced containers by clicking on the "View synced containers" button or from the sidebar.

• Can I backup/restore them manually?

  Yes. You can use the popup to backup or restore manually

• I have set a preference to open a website in a particular container. Will that also be synced?

  No. This data is not available to any extensions by the API.

• Will this extension work with firefox for android?

  No

• Will this extension work in chrome/opera/edge etc.,?

  No

• I have some feedback...

  You can create an issue in Github and we can discuss about it