Horse Browser is a new web browser, which replaces browser tabs with its unique, alternative navigation method, named Trails.
As you browse, every internet journey you make is automatically saved as a list of nested pages, securely stored in your sidebar. So you can say goodbye to tab clutter and hello to an organised web… at last!
➤ How to import and export links in Horse Browser
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to easily import links from your favourite apps into Horse Browser, allowing you to save and browse your go-to sites all in one place. We'll also cover exporting Horse Browser's Trails, so you can use your research in other productivity apps like Notion, Obsidian, or Apple Notes.
Horse Browser’s flexible import and export features help you streamline your workflow. So let’s dive in and find out how!
➤ How to import links into Horse Browser
- Horse Browser lets you import links from external apps using Markdown, a simple text format.
- First, you’ll need to export your links out of the relevant app. In Apple Notes, just copy the text. For other apps, export your links in Markdown by following export instructions in the app.
- For example, in Notion, you can export a list of links by clicking the ••• menu, selecting Export, and choosing Markdown & CSV. A Markdown file of your Notion page will be saved to your desktop.
- Open Horse Browser, then go to File > Import Trails. You will be taken to Horse Browser’s Import Editor.
- In the Import editor, paste text from your Notes app or Markdown file into the left column. A preview will appear on the right.
- Edit the text as needed. Use parentheses for links, indented lists for nested pages, and headings for folders. For Markdown syntax, check out this cheatsheet.
- When satisfied, click Import.
- Your new Trail will appear at the top of the sidebar, where you can rearrange, rename, and customize it with emojis.
➤ How to export links and Trails from Horse Browser
- Horse Browser lets you export Trails as Markdown text, which can be used in other Markdown-compatible apps.
- To export a single Trail, select the Trail you want and go to File > Copy Trail as Markdown. This will copy all the links in your current Trail as Markdown text.
- Alternatively, to export multiple Trails in one go, select multiple Trails with Cmd + Click on Mac or Ctrl + Click on Windows/Linux and then right-click to see an option to copy all the selected Trails.
- Paste your copied text into your preferred Markdown editor and make any necessary changes.
- Finally, paste or import the Markdown text into your chosen app, following that app’s import instructions. Here you can see the Markdown text above pasted into a new Notion page.
➤ In conclusion
Copying links in and out of Horse Browser is quick and effortless with its Markdown import and export features.
Using the import tool, you can consolidate and save all your favourite sites in one easily accessible space. Got old links in Apple Notes? Just paste them into Horse Browser's Import Editor and continue your research where you left off. Or import that Notion page of links and start deep-diving. The import tool is the perfect way to keep everything in one place and create new, organised internet journeys.
Exporting Trails is just as simple, allowing you to easily transfer your research into other productivity apps. Whether you're organising work projects or sharing research with others, Horse Browser makes it easy to export and create personalised workflows across your apps.
Ready to browse better? Learn more about Horse Browser here or explore additional how-to guides in our Manual blog series.
