CloudServices/Sync

Summary

Welcome to the developer home of Firefox Sync. For end-user (non-technical) information, please see the official Sync web site.

Firefox Sync is a set of software components and specifications that synchronize data between multiple Mozilla product instances. The software is open source and the specifications are all public. This means that others are free to implement components or run the software on their own.

Products and Services

The Sync family consists of the following products and services:

Firefox Sync

Client integrated in the Firefox and Fennec browsers

Server

Server component used for cross-client communication

Firefox Home

An iOS application (iPhone, iPad) that allows you to view Sync data from these devices

Server Instance

A Sync Server operated by Mozilla available for use by anybody in the world, free of charge. This is what Firefox sends data to by default.

Specifications

The Specifications of Sync cover:

HTTP API

Implemented by the Sync Server. Used by clients to exchange data

Cryptography Model

How encryption is used to securely store data in the Sync Server (the Sync Server can't even read important data)

Data Storage Formats

How existing clients (like Firefox) format synchronized data

Client APIs

These include the JavaScript API available in Firefox

Team

Firefox Sync development is led by the Services team at Mozilla. Details from weekly team meetings concerning development and progress are available.

Get Involved

IRC

Shout out in the #sync channel in Mozilla's IRC server (irc.mozilla.org).

Most team members are geographically located in North America. If you don't hear a response, try asking again in a few hours.

Mailing List

See services-dev for email contact info.

Report Bugs

Sync bugs should be reported in the Mozilla Services Component of Bugzilla.

Other Info

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