[GH-ISSUE #1056] Google Drive sync reporting successful but not creating bookmarks.xbel file when sync folder is empty #698

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opened 2026-02-25 22:37:52 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments
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Originally created by @Cakehole on GitHub (Feb 28, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/1056

Describe the bug

Floccus not creating bookmarks.xbel file when initially configured and sync'd but reporting successful sync activity

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Downloaded Floccus from Chrome Webstore and installed per directions on Floccus website
  2. Successfully connect Google Drive, restrict sync to Bookmarks Bar folder and set encryption password
  3. Run initial sync and Floccus reports success
  4. Check Google Drive and bookmarks.xbel NOT created

Expected behavior

At initial sync, bookmarks.xbel file should be created and stored in Google Drive root folder

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  • None

Desktop

  • OS: [macOS Monterey 12.3]
  • Browser [Chrome]
  • Browser Version [98.0.4758.109]
  • Floccus version: [4.10.1]
  • Floccus sync method: [Push, also tried Normal]

Server

  • Google Drive Business Basic account

Debug log

Additional context

  • Have also tried with macOS v11 and Windows 11 both with latest applicable version of Chrome and Edge - None working
Originally created by @Cakehole on GitHub (Feb 28, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/issues/1056 ### Describe the bug Floccus not creating bookmarks.xbel file when initially configured and sync'd but reporting successful sync activity ### To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Downloaded Floccus from Chrome Webstore and installed per directions on Floccus website 2. Successfully connect Google Drive, restrict sync to Bookmarks Bar folder and set encryption password 3. Run initial sync and Floccus reports success 4. Check Google Drive and bookmarks.xbel NOT created ### Expected behavior At initial sync, bookmarks.xbel file should be created and stored in Google Drive root folder ### Screenshots - None ### Desktop - OS: [macOS Monterey 12.3] - Browser [Chrome] - Browser Version [98.0.4758.109] - Floccus version: [4.10.1] - Floccus sync method: [Push, also tried Normal] ### Server - Google Drive Business Basic account ### Debug log - [floccus-4.10.1-2022-02-28.log](https://github.com/floccusaddon/floccus/files/8149884/floccus-4.10.1-2022-02-28.log) ### Additional context - Have also tried with macOS v11 and Windows 11 both with latest applicable version of Chrome and Edge - None working
kerem 2026-02-25 22:37:52 +03:00
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@marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Mar 1, 2022):

The folder you selected to be synced is empty. In this case, floccus doesn't do anything. Add a bookmark to your bookmarks bar and you'll see the file being created.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1055508913 --> @marcelklehr commented on GitHub (Mar 1, 2022): The folder you selected to be synced is empty. In this case, floccus doesn't do anything. Add a bookmark to your bookmarks bar and you'll see the file being created.
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2023):

This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.

<!-- gh-comment-id:1476305946 --> @github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2023): This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.
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