Two-Way Bookmark Sync Between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome

Description

This project provides a simple automation script to synchronize bookmarks between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome based on the last modified file. It uses a batch script to compare the modification times of the bookmark files in both browsers, ensuring that the most recent bookmarks are always up-to-date across both platforms.

Features

• Automatic Bookmark Synchronization: Syncs the latest modified bookmarks between Edge and Chrome.
• Customizable Scheduling: Use Task Scheduler to run the script automatically at specified intervals or events.
• Simple and Lightweight: Minimal dependencies, only requiring a batch script and Task Scheduler.

Requirements

• Windows operating system.
• Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge installed.
• Basic understanding of batch scripting and Task Scheduler.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/0xf4r/edge-chrome-bookmark-sync.git
   cd edge-chrome-bookmark-sync

2. Update the Script:

   • Open sync_bookmarks.bat and replace USERNAME with your actual Windows username.

3. Batch Script: sync_bookmarks.bat

   @echo off
   setlocal
   
   REM Define paths to the bookmark files for Edge and Chrome
   set CHROME_BOOKMARKS="C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks"
   set EDGE_BOOKMARKS="C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Bookmarks"
   
   REM Get the last modified times of the bookmark files
   for %%f in (%CHROME_BOOKMARKS%) do set CHROME_MODIFIED=%%~tf
   for %%f in (%EDGE_BOOKMARKS%) do set EDGE_MODIFIED=%%~tf
   
   REM Compare the last modified times and sync accordingly
   if "%CHROME_MODIFIED%" GTR "%EDGE_MODIFIED%" (
       copy /Y %CHROME_BOOKMARKS% %EDGE_BOOKMARKS%
       echo Chrome bookmarks were newer and copied to Edge.
   ) else (
       copy /Y %EDGE_BOOKMARKS% %CHROME_BOOKMARKS%
       echo Edge bookmarks were newer and copied to Chrome.
   )
   
   endlocal

4. Set Up Task Scheduler:

   • Open Task Scheduler.
   • Create a new task to run sync_bookmarks.bat at your desired schedule (e.g., daily or at logon).

Usage

• Run the batch script manually or let it run automatically through Task Scheduler.
• The script will check which browser's bookmarks were modified last and sync them to the other browser.

Example

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/0xf4r/edge-chrome-bookmark-sync.git

# Customize the script with your paths
notepad sync_bookmarks.bat

# Run the script manually or set up Task Scheduler to automate

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.