1History

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Download 1History to consolidate and safeguard your browser history data in one easy step!

1History is a cross‑platform command‑line tool that aggregates and backs up browsing histories from multiple browsers into a single file. Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or others, 1History consolidates all your historical data—and offers additional export and analysis capabilities.

Version & Release Date

  • Current Version: 0.3.3
  • Release Date: April 20, 2023
  • Release Notes: 0.3.3 changelog

What’s New in 0.3.3

  • Refactor: Improved error handling throughout the backup process (#17)
  • Feature: Enhanced backup logic for more reliable data capture (#19)

Key Features

  • Multi‑Browser Support: Automatically detects and exports history from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and more.
  • Single Backup File: Merges all histories into one JSON or CSV file for easy archiving and analysis.
  • Extensible: Plugin‑friendly architecture lets you add support for new browsers or custom export formats.
  • Lightweight & Portable: No installation required—just download the ZIP and run the executable.
  • Scripting‑Ready: Return codes and stdout make it easy to integrate into your automation workflows.

Platforms & Installation

  • Supported OS: Windows, macOS, Linux (via the Rust toolchain)
  • Installer Type: ZIP archive (portable)
  • Architecture: x64
  • Download URL: https://github.com/1History/1History/releases/download/v0.3.3/1History_v0.3.3_x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.zip
  • SHA‑256 Checksum:
    C1950E6ED6639F68A6E7E629D3849CEAD649BC22A49866DB1FBA78974157EB97
  • Portable Executable:
    • File: onehistory.exe
    • Command Alias: onehistory

Unzip and run:

unzip 1History_v0.3.3_x86_64-pc-windows-gnu.zip
./onehistory --help

Requirements & Dependencies

  • Runtime: Standalone Rust binary—no additional runtimes required on Windows.
  • Permissions: Read access to browser history files (may require elevated rights if profiles are protected).
  • Disk Space: Minimal (history files are read in place; only the export file consumes additional space).

Licensing & Cost

  • License: GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL‑3.0)
  • Cost: Free and open‑source under GPL terms
  • Source Code & License Text:
    https://github.com/1History/1History/blob/master/LICENSE

Support & Documentation

  • Project Page & Repository:
    https://github.com/1History/1History
  • Issue Tracker:
    https://github.com/1History/1History/issues
  • Author: Jiacai Liu
  • Publisher: 1History Project