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Animus lets you import bookmarks and saved content from a wide range of sources — social platforms, browsers, and bookmark services. Once imported, everything is fully indexed and searchable.

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Import from X (Twitter)

Use the Animus Exporter extension to pull your X bookmarks into Animus.
1

Download the extension

Grab the Animus Exporter from GitHub. Download the ZIP and unzip it.
2

Load it into Chrome

  1. Go to chrome://extensions
  2. Turn on Developer mode (top right)
  3. Click Load unpacked
  4. Select the dist folder from the unzipped download
You’ll see the Animus Exporter icon in your toolbar.
3

Confirm you're logged into X

The extension uses your existing browser session — no passwords needed. Just make sure you can see your bookmarks at x.com/i/bookmarks.
4

Export your bookmarks

  1. Click the Animus Exporter icon in your toolbar
  2. Select Twitter/X
  3. Hit Export
The extension pulls your bookmarks in batches of 100. When it’s done, save the JSON file.
5

Import into Animus

Go to the Animus import page and upload the JSON file. Animus will extract, index, and make everything searchable.
Your credentials stay safe. Auth tokens only exist in memory during the export — nothing is stored. The extension is open source with zero external dependencies.

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Import from Instagram

The same Animus Exporter extension supports Instagram saved posts.
1

Install the extension

If you haven’t already, follow the extension install steps above (download from GitHub and load into Chrome).
2

Confirm you're logged into Instagram

Make sure you’re signed in to instagram.com in the same browser.
3

Export your saved posts

  1. Click the Animus Exporter icon
  2. Select Instagram
  3. Hit Export
  4. Save the JSON file when the export completes
4

Import into Animus

Go to the Animus import page and upload the JSON file.

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Import from browsers and other services

Animus supports direct file uploads from browsers and popular bookmark services. Export from the source, then upload the file to Animus.
SourceFile typeHow to export
Chrome / Edge / BraveHTMLBookmark Manager → ⋮ → Export bookmarks
FirefoxHTMLBookmarks → Manage Bookmarks → Import and Backup → Export Bookmarks to HTML
SafariHTMLFile → Export Bookmarks
PocketCSVgetpocket.com/export
PinboardJSONSettings → Export
InstapaperCSVSettings → Export → Download .CSV file
Raindrop.ioCSVSettings → Backups → Export → Download
OmnivoreJSONProfile → Export
WallabagJSONAll articles → Export → JSON
Readwise ReaderJSONExport from Readwise dashboard
Generic CSVCSVAny CSV file with a url column
Format is auto-detected. Just upload the file and Animus figures out the rest.

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How the import works

Once you have your export file, the import flow takes a few clicks:
1

Upload your file

Go to the import page and drag and drop your file — or click to browse. Supports .html, .json, and .csv files up to 10 MB.
2

Select what to import

Review the parsed bookmarks in a folder tree view. Select or deselect individual items. You can import up to 1,000 bookmarks at a time.
3

Configure options

Choose where to send your imports:
  • Destination — your inbox or a specific collection
  • Folders — convert folder structure to tags, create collections from folders, or ignore folders
  • Tags — add custom tags to all imported items
4

Import

Hit import. Processing happens in the background — you’ll see a live progress bar with counts for imported, duplicates, and failed items. You can cancel anytime.
5

Done

You’ll get a summary when it’s complete. Animus also sends you an email notification so you don’t have to wait around.

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Good to know

  • Duplicates are skipped — if a URL already exists in your library, it won’t be imported again.
  • Import history — view all your past imports and their status on the import page.
  • Folder structure preserved — folders from your export can become tags or collections in Animus, keeping your organization intact.

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FAQ

What file formats are supported? HTML, JSON, and CSV. Animus auto-detects the source format — just upload the file. Is there a limit on how many bookmarks I can import? You can import up to 1,000 bookmarks per batch. For larger libraries, run multiple imports. What happens to duplicates? Animus checks URLs against your existing library and skips any that are already saved. Is the Animus Exporter extension safe? Yes. It’s open source with zero external dependencies. Auth tokens only exist in memory during the export and are never stored. Can I cancel an import? Yes. You can cancel any in-progress import from the import page. Which platforms does the Animus Exporter support? Currently Twitter/X and Instagram. More platforms are on the way.