How to install Hindsight on macOS

Hindsight is an open-source tool developed by Mozilla Services that allows you to analyze web browsing history. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hindsight on your macOS.

Prerequisites

• A macOS computer
• A terminal emulator

Steps

1. Open your terminal emulator on your macOS.

2. Install Python 3 by running the command below:

brew install python3

3. Install dependencies:

pip3 install twisted pyopenssl service_identity pyqt5 selenium

4. Clone the Hindsight repository by running the command below:

git clone https://github.com/mozilla-services/hindsight.git

5. Change directory to the Hindsight directory:

cd hindsight

6. Run the hindsight.py script:

./hindsight.py

After running the script, Hindsight will launch and display a user interface for browsing and analyzing web browsing history.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Hindsight on your macOS.

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