File Backups
TiddlyWiki html-file saving and backup, using a Tower of Hanoi strategy!
Learn more at: https://pmario.github.io/file-backups/
Video: recoreded with V0.2.1 https://youtu.be/KVLtID8nElU which is slightly outdated. But overall info is OK.
What is File Backups?
File Backups is a useful browser add-on created for Firefox. It aids in straightforwardly backing up and saving TiddlyWiki html-files, applicable for both TiddlyWiki5 and TiddlyWikiClassic files. Deploying a Tower of Hanoi algorithm for backups, it provides an efficient single-user, file-based system. Check out 'File Backups' if you need a robust approach to safeguard and manage your TiddlyWiki data.
Add-on stats
By: pmario
Rating: 4.57
(14)
Creation date: 2017-11-14
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- storage
- downloads
Size: 86.46K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
This browser add on is designed to let you easily save and backup TiddlyWikis. It is a file-based system for a single user. If you’d like your TiddlyWiki available over the network or in the cloud, please check out other options at “Getting Started With TiddlyWiki”[1].
This add on should work with any browser that supports web-extensions. So far it’s been tested with FireFox 56 … up to FF 74 beta (2020.03.10).
It will save TiddlyWiki5 and TiddlyWikiClassic files. For TiddlyWikiClassic the TW internal backup mechanism is switched of!
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well with TiddlyWiki tools
- Saves tiddlywiki classic pages
- Can be used on any computer through Dropbox
- Can successfully replace TiddlyFox
Cons
- Stopped working after Firefox update (version 58.0)
- Doesn't work with certain TiddlyWiki versions
- End of TiddlyFox support after Firefox upgrade
Most mentioned
- TiddlyWiki compatibility
- Firefox updates affecting functionality
- Replacement for TiddlyFox
Recent reviews
Wonderful add-on that allows an seamless use of Tiddly-Wiki
by Hansi, 2023-11-01
Add-on safety
Risk impact
File Backups requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
File Backups has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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