Where Does Lynx Store Bookmarks and Config?
Where the Lynx text browser keeps bookmarks, cookies and config files on Linux systems for backup.
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Lynx spreads state across a few classic files: lynx.cfg for options, a bookmark HTML file for saved pages, and a cookie jar beside them. System defaults live under etc, user overrides in home.
The user files win over system ones, so back up home copies for migration. Bookmark files are plain HTML, which makes them the easiest browser bookmarks to carry anywhere. Cookies expire on their own schedule regardless of copies.
Where Lynx stores this, by platform
~/.lynx
User overrides in home, system defaults under etc. Bookmark file is plain HTML and portable. Copy with the browser closed for clean cookies.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Lynx bookmarks?
Copy the bookmark file plus lynx.cfg and the cookie jar with the browser closed. The bookmark file is plain HTML and opens anywhere. Restoring means dropping all three back before launch.
Where is the Lynx bookmark file?
Set it in lynx.cfg or pass it at launch; the file wins for later sessions. The default points at a bookmark file under home. The options menu edits the same value for one session only.
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