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at: https://pmario.github.io/file-backups/ Video: recoreded with V0.2.1 https://youtu.be/KVLtID8nElU which is slightly outdated.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.
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.
Manifest V2
By:
pmario
Daily users:
466 -14
Version:
0.4.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-20)
Version code:
4986715
Creation date:
2017-11-14
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • downloads
Size:
86.46K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

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
Recent reviews


Wonderful add-on that allows an seamless use of Tiddly-Wiki
by Hansi, 2023-11-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

File Backups requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

File Backups has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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