[GH-ISSUE #1981] Netscape HTML export does not preserve folder structure (flat export) #1234

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opened 2026-03-02 11:55:58 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

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2026-03-02 11:55:58 +03:00

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Originally created by @scotrod on GitHub (Sep 26, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/1981

Describe the Bug

When exporting bookmarks using the Netscape / Browser HTML format in v0.27.1, the resulting HTML file contains no folder names and flattens all bookmarks into a single list. Nested folders and subfolders are completely lost. Opening the exported HTML in a text editor shows only the links themselves, without tags for the folder names.

Steps to Reproduce

Use Karakeep v0.27.1.
Go to Settings → Import / Export → Export → select Netscape / Browser (HTML) format.
Export your bookmarks.
Open the resulting .html file in a text editor or browser, or attempt to import it to another platform (browser).

Expected Behaviour

The exported HTML should preserve the full folder hierarchy, just like standard Netscape/Chrome/Firefox bookmark exports. Nested subfolders should appear correctly in the HTML.

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Exact Karakeep Version

v0.27.1

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I have checked the troubleshooting guide and I haven't found a solution to my problem

Originally created by @scotrod on GitHub (Sep 26, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep/issues/1981 ### Describe the Bug When exporting bookmarks using the Netscape / Browser HTML format in v0.27.1, the resulting HTML file contains no folder names and flattens all bookmarks into a single list. Nested folders and subfolders are completely lost. Opening the exported HTML in a text editor shows only the links themselves, without tags for the folder names. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Use Karakeep v0.27.1. 2. Go to Settings → Import / Export → Export → select Netscape / Browser (HTML) format. 3. Export your bookmarks. 4. Open the resulting .html file in a text editor or browser, or attempt to import it to another platform (browser). ### Expected Behaviour The exported HTML should preserve the full folder hierarchy, just like standard Netscape/Chrome/Firefox bookmark exports. Nested subfolders should appear correctly in the HTML. ### Screenshots or Additional Context _No response_ ### Device Details _No response_ ### Exact Karakeep Version v0.27.1 ### Have you checked the troubleshooting guide? - [x] I have checked the troubleshooting guide and I haven't found a solution to my problem