ZenSync

Disclaimer

• ZenSync only exports and imports Zen Browser data in your local storage.
• ZenSync does not upload, sync, or store your data on any remote server.
• You are fully responsible for your own data backups, storage, and recovery.
• By using this tool, you accept that data responsibility is with the user, not the developer.

Introduction

ZenSync is a simple macOS CLI tool to back up and restore Zen Browser profile data.

• Export creates a backup zip from your current Zen profile.
• Import restores a backup zip back into your Zen profile directory.

Features

Exports everything in your Zen profile directory.

• Profiles
• Workspaces
• Settings
• Extensions
• Themes
• Plugins
• Customizations
• Preferences
• Tabs
• Pin Tabs
• Folders
• History
• Zen Mods

Requirements

• go 1.22 or higher
• macOS 10.15 or higher
• Zen Browser installed

Installation

Option 1: Homebrew

brew tap krish-mm/tap
brew install zensync

Option 2: Clone and Build

git clone https://github.com/krish-mm/zensync.git
cd zensync
go build -o zensync .
sudo cp zensync /usr/local/bin/zensync
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/zensync

Backup and Restore Flow

1. Export Zen data to local storage

zensync --export

This creates a backup zip in your ~/Downloads directory.

2. Store the backup in your drive storage (optional)

Move the generated zen_backup_*.zip to any local folder, external drive, or cloud drive folder that you control.

3. Import the backup back to Zen

zensync --import /path/to/zen_backup_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-MM-SS.zip

Note

• Only for macOS.
• Run zensync as your normal user. Do not run with sudo.

Issues and Support

If you face any issue:

• Message me on Twitter: @krishstwt
• Or create an issue in the repo: github.com/krish-mm/zensync/issues