Is there a document that describes the specifications of the bookmark json file format
I'd like to create a bookmark utility for my system and therefore need the specs for the json file. While I can currently break it apart easily enough I have questions about which fields mean what (i.e.: index, type code,etc). A pointer/link to those specs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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The format of the JSON backup follows the tables in places.sqlite, so you can check this database in a SQLite viewing utility. Some components that deal with moz_bookmarks:
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/Bookmarks.jsm
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/PlacesDBUtils.jsm
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/Database.cpp
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/nsPlacesTables.h
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The format of the JSON backup follows the tables in places.sqlite, so you can check this database in a SQLite viewing utility. Some components that deal with moz_bookmarks:
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/Bookmarks.jsm
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/PlacesDBUtils.jsm
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/Database.cpp
- https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/toolkit/components/places/nsPlacesTables.h
If you would like to experiment with a sample app to read the file, I have one here:
https://www.jeffersonscher.com/ffu/scrounger.html
It's open source (BSD license).
Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.
I've searched the link you provided but can't seem to locate any such program. Would you please identify what the program's name is and/or provide a better link?
Thanks so much,
BobMCT
By jove I think I figured out the link IS the program front end. Thank you.