A browser extension and desktop app for interactive, high-fidelity web archiving directly in the browser.
ArchiveWeb.page is a high-fidelity web archiving tool that runs directly in the browser as a Chrome extension or standalone Electron app. It captures and stores web pages interactively, preserving network traffic and content with precision. The system enables users to create, manage, and replay archives locally without needing external servers.
Researchers, archivists, developers, and anyone needing to preserve web content accurately for documentation, compliance, or historical purposes.
It offers a user-controlled, privacy-focused archiving solution with high fidelity, leveraging browser-native storage and the Chrome debugging protocol for accurate captures. The dual deployment as both a browser extension and desktop app provides flexibility for different use cases.
A High-Fidelity Web Archiving Extension for Chrome and Chromium based browsers!
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Uses the Chrome debugging protocol to record network traffic, ensuring accurate preservation of dynamic content and interactions, as highlighted in the README.
Archives are stored directly in the browser's IndexedDB, enabling privacy-focused, serverless management without external dependencies.
Available as a Chrome extension and standalone Electron app, with the Electron version offering enhanced Flash and IPFS support for specialized use cases.
Integrates ReplayWeb.page UI and wabac.js service worker for seamless replay of archived pages, maintaining fidelity during playback.
The primary extension is built for Chrome/Chromium, limiting cross-browser usability, and the Electron app requires separate installation, fragmenting the experience.
Requires specific tooling like Node >=12 and Yarn Classic, and the Electron dev workflow lacks automatic rebuilds, making iterative testing slow and manual.
Archives are confined to browser storage via IndexedDB, which has capacity constraints and lacks built-in cloud sync or export options, risking data loss for large collections.