Signal Desktop Migration / Backup w/ Conversation History (but no previews)

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  • sqlitebrowser

    Official home of the DB Browser for SQLite (DB4S) project. Previously known as "SQLite Database Browser" and "Database Browser for SQLite". Website at:

    db.sqlite is encrypted using SqlCipher. You can open this using tools that support SqlCipher. One such tool is https://sqlitebrowser.org/ (source/releases: https://github.com/sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser).

  • nvm for Windows

    A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.

    I used nvm (for Windows) (for Linux/MacOS else) to install node/npm for use. Then I used the v18 lts version of node to run this.

  • InfluxDB

    Access the most powerful time series database as a service. Ingest, store, & analyze all types of time series data in a fully-managed, purpose-built database. Keep data forever with low-cost storage and superior data compression.

  • nvm

    Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions

    I used nvm (for Windows) (for Linux/MacOS else) to install node/npm for use. Then I used the v18 lts version of node to run this.

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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