chrome-export ☆

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Description:
Convert Chrome's bookmarks and history to HTML bookmarks files

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.0.2@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: chrome bookmarks history export html cli

Install: brew install chrome-export

About:
chrome-export is a command-line utility that parses Chrome's SQLite database files to extract bookmarks and browsing history. It converts this data into standard HTML bookmark files that are compatible with any web browser. This allows users to easily migrate their data from Chrome to other browsers or create portable backups.

Key Features:

Exports bookmarks to standard Netscape HTML format
Extracts browsing history into a human-readable HTML list
Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
Reads directly from Chrome's local profile data

Use Cases:

Migrating bookmarks and history from Chrome to Firefox, Safari, or Edge
Creating a searchable, offline backup of your browsing history
Auditing your browsing activity for personal records

Alternatives:

Browser native sync – Requires a Google account and internet connection, whereas chrome-export works offline and creates portable files.
Bookmark managers (e.g., Raindrop.io) – Are cloud-based services, while chrome-export is a local, privacy-focused tool for data export.

License: ISC

Bottles available for: all

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