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Minimal local export of X/Twitter posts without telemetry. **Take Control of Your Twitter/X Data** Wawa is a privacy-focused Chrome extension that lets you export your complete X/Twitter history to your own computer—no cloud uploads, no third-party servers, no tracking. Your data stays yours. 🔒 **100% Local & Private** • All processing happens in your browser • No data sent to external servers • No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking • Open source and auditable: https://github.com/ragaeeb/wawa 📊 **Complete Exports (Not Just 3,200 Tweets)** • Captures replies that official APIs miss • Exports threads and conversations • Includes all engagement metrics • Uses the same data Twitter's own web UI shows ⏸️ **Pause & Resume for Large Accounts** • Export 10,000+ tweets without time pressure • Resume exactly where you left off • Automatic checkpoint saving every 1,000 tweets • Handles rate limits intelligently 💾 **Smart Storage Management** • Chunked storage for 100MB+ exports • Automatic cleanup after completion • IndexedDB primary + chrome.storage fallback • No quota worries for large accounts **How It Works** 1. **Install** the extension from Chrome Web Store 2. **Navigate** to any X/Twitter profile (including your own) 3. **Click** the "📜 Export Tweets" button that appears 4. **Wait** for collection (or pause and resume later) 5. **Download** your data as a clean JSON file **What Gets Exported** Your export includes: • Tweet text and timestamps • Author information (username, display name, verified status) • Engagement counts (likes, retweets, replies, views) • Media URLs (images, videos, links) • Conversation threads • Quote tweets and retweets **Why Wawa vs. Official Archive?** | Feature | Wawa | Twitter Archive Request | |---------|------|-------------------------| | Speed | Minutes | 24-48 hours | | Frequency | Unlimited | Once/week | | Format | Clean JSON | Complex ZIP | | Replies | ✅ Complete | ⚠️ Limited | | Resume | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | | Privacy | 100% Local | Uploaded to Twitter servers | **Technical Features** • **Zero Dependencies**: No external libraries or trackers • **Manifest V3**: Future-proof Chrome extension architecture • **TypeScript**: Type-safe, maintainable codebase • **80%+ Test Coverage**: Thoroughly tested core logic • **Open Source**: MIT licensed, community-driven **Privacy Commitment** We take your privacy seriously: ✅ **No Data Collection**: We don't see, store, or transmit your data ✅ **No Analytics**: No usage tracking or telemetry ✅ **No Remote Code**: All code bundled with extension ✅ **No Third Parties**: No external services or APIs called ✅ **Transparent**: Fully open source for auditing Read our full Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ragaeeb/wawa/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md **Use Cases** • **Personal Archive**: Back up your tweet history before deactivation • **Research**: Analyze your posting patterns and engagement • **Migration**: Move your data to other platforms • **Content Creators**: Archive your threads and viral tweets • **Compliance**: Retain records for professional/legal purposes • **Deletion Planning**: Review what you've posted before bulk deletion **Rate Limit Friendly** Wawa respects Twitter's API limits: • Monitors rate limit headers in real-time • Auto-pauses when limits approached • Shows countdown to limit reset • Resume with one click when ready **System Requirements** • Chrome, Edge, Brave, or any Chromium-based browser • Minimum version: Chrome 88+ (Manifest V3 support) • Works on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS **Support & Development** • **Report Issues**: https://github.com/ragaeeb/wawa/issues • **Request Features**: GitHub Discussions • **Source Code**: https://github.com/ragaeeb/wawa • **License**: MIT (free and open source) **Developer**: Ragaeeb Haq (https://github.com/ragaeeb) **Disclaimer** Wawa is not affiliated with X Corp or Twitter, Inc. This is an independent tool built for data portability and user privacy. By using this extension, you agree to comply with X/Twitter's Terms of Service. --- **Made with ❤️ for privacy-conscious users who believe data should belong to its creator.**