xBrowserSync is a free and open-source tool that allows you to sync your bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across multiple browsers and devices. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install xBrowserSync on Manjaro.
Before you start, make sure that your Manjaro system is up to date by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo pacman -Syu
You will also need to have a web browser installed on your system.
Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl + Alt + T" on your keyboard.
Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
sudo pacman -S npm git
This command will install Node.js package manager (npm) and Git.
Clone the xBrowserSync repository from the official website using Git:
git clone https://github.com/xBrowserSync/Application.git
Navigate to the cloned repository directory:
cd Application/
Install the required packages by running the following command:
npm ci
Start the xBrowserSync server by running the following command:
npm start
Open a web browser and navigate to "http://localhost:8080". This will open the xBrowserSync web interface.
Create a new account or sign in with your existing xBrowserSync account.
Install the xBrowserSync browser extension for your preferred browser by clicking on the "Get Browser Extension" button in the web interface.
This will redirect you to the xBrowserSync download page, where you can find the extension for your browser.
Follow the installation instructions for your browser extension.
After installing the browser extension, log in to your xBrowserSync account in the extension settings to sync your bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed xBrowserSync on Manjaro and synced your browser data across devices.
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