\n Frequently Asked Questions\n

\n Everything you need to know about using kipclip with Bluesky and AT\n Protocol.\n

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\n What is AT Protocol?\n

\n AT Protocol is an open, decentralized social networking protocol.\n It's the technology that powers Bluesky and allows your data to be\n portable across different apps and services. Think of it like\n email - you own your address and can use it with different email\n clients.\n

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\n Can I use my Bluesky account to sign in?\n

\n Yes! Your Bluesky account is an AT Protocol account. Just enter\n your Bluesky handle (like alice.bsky.social) to sign in. kipclip\n works seamlessly with Bluesky because they both use AT Protocol.\n

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\n How does the login process work?\n

\n When you sign in, kipclip uses OAuth to securely connect to your\n Personal Data Server (PDS). This is the same secure login method\n used by apps like Twitter or Google. You'll be redirected to your\n PDS to authorize kipclip, then redirected back. Your password is\n never shared with kipclip.\n

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\n Where are my bookmarks stored?\n

\n Your bookmarks are stored in your own Personal Data Server (PDS),\n not on kipclip's servers. If you use Bluesky, that's your Bluesky\n PDS. This means you own your data and can access it with other AT\n Protocol apps that support the bookmark format.\n

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\n Can I share my bookmarks?\n

\n Yes! You can tag your bookmarks with custom labels, and kipclip\n automatically creates shareable collections based on those tags.\n Each collection gets its own unique URL with custom preview cards\n when shared on social media, making it easy to share curated lists\n with others.\n

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\n Can I use a custom domain as my handle?\n

\n Yes! If you've set up a custom domain handle with AT Protocol\n (like yourname.com), you can use it to sign in to kipclip. Just\n enter your custom domain handle instead of a .bsky.social handle.\n

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\n Is my data portable?\n

\n Absolutely! Because your bookmarks are stored using the community\n bookmark lexicon on your PDS, you can access them with any other\n AT Protocol app that supports this format. You're not locked into\n kipclip - your data is truly yours.\n

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\n What happens if I move to a different PDS?\n

\n Your bookmarks move with you! When you migrate your account to a\n different PDS (using tools like{\" \"}\n \n pdsmoover.com\n \n ), all your data including bookmarks transfers automatically.\n They're tied to your account, not to kipclip or any specific\n server.\n

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\n What happens to my bookmarks if kipclip shuts down?\n

\n Your bookmarks remain safe on your PDS - they're just JSON files\n stored with your account data. You could use another app that\n supports the community bookmark lexicon, or even build your own\n tool. Since kipclip is open source, you or anyone else could also\n host a copy of it.\n

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\n Are my bookmarks private?\n

\n No, AT Protocol records are public by default. This means\n bookmarks you save with kipclip can be discovered by others.\n Please don't save anything sensitive or private. Think of kipclip\n bookmarks like public social media posts.\n

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\n What is the community bookmark lexicon?\n

\n A lexicon is like a data schema in AT Protocol. The{\" \"}\n \n community bookmark lexicon\n {\" \"}\n defines the standard format for bookmarks. By using this standard,\n kipclip ensures your bookmarks can be read by other compatible\n apps.\n

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\n Does kipclip support RSS feeds?\n

\n Absolutely! Every shared collection has its own RSS feed that you\n can subscribe to in your favorite RSS reader. Simply add \"/rss\" to\n the end of any collection URL to access the feed. RSS readers will\n also auto-discover the feed when you visit a collection page.\n

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\n Is kipclip affiliated with Bluesky?\n

\n No, kipclip is an independent project built on top of AT Protocol.\n It's designed to work with any AT Protocol account, including\n Bluesky accounts, but it's not officially affiliated with Bluesky\n Social PBC.\n

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\n Still have questions?\n

\n Check out the{\" \"}\n \n About page\n {\" \"}\n for more information, or reach out on{\" \"}\n \n Bluesky\n \n .\n