Clean link groups
Organize links into readable groups with descriptions, tags, search modifiers, themes, compact mode, and configurable columns.
Open-source Chromium new tab extension
A private, local-first start page for your links.
Aura Start replaces your Chromium new tab with clean groups of links, local-first storage, exportable backups, A Fine Start migration, and optional Google Drive appDataFolder sync.
Source code, manual installation notes, and release materials are available on GitHub.
No account required
No analytics or tracking
Export anytime
Open-source under MIT
Product
Everything important stays visible and recoverable.
Aura Start is built for people who want a calm new tab, clear data ownership, and practical recovery tools instead of account lock-in.
Import from A Fine Start
Import A Fine Start export codes for migration. Aura Start is independent and not affiliated with A Fine Start.
Export / Backup
Export Full Backup JSON, Browser Bookmarks HTML, Markdown, CSV, or an A Fine Start-compatible export code.
Restore Points
Review and restore local safety snapshots created before destructive changes where available.
Command Palette
Open common actions from the visible palette button or Ctrl+K/Cmd+K when the browser assigns that shortcut.
Duplicate Finder
Scan for exact and possible duplicate links. Deletion remains user-selected and confirmed.
Optional Drive backup
Google Drive sync is optional, restores or creates Aura Start's hidden sync file, and syncs local changes automatically after connection.
Privacy Promise
No ads, no backend, no telemetry, no browser history permission, and no browser bookmarks permission.
Data ownership
Your links belong to you.
Aura Start stores your groups, links, settings, and restore points locally by default. Exports are created locally in your browser, so you can keep your own backups and move your data when you need to.
Migration
A careful path from A Fine Start.
Aura Start supports importing A Fine Start export codes and exporting an A Fine Start-compatible code for the basic grouped-link format. It does not claim affiliation with A Fine Start.
Privacy-first
No account, no analytics, no tracking.
Aura Start has no backend and does not request browser history, bookmarks, cookies, tabs, webRequest, scripting, or full Google Drive access.
Optional backup
Google Drive sync only when you choose it.
When enabled, Drive sync uses Chromium extension identity APIs and the
drive.appdata scope to store Aura Start's hidden
aura-start-sync.json file. Aura Start does not request
full Drive access or visible Drive files.
Screenshots
See the real extension UI.
The gallery uses screenshots captured from the current Aura Start 1.2.0 UI with non-personal demo data.
Documentation
Clear user guides.
Learn how to get started, migrate from A Fine Start, export backups, use restore points, and understand Aura Start's privacy model.