Around the time that v6.0 was released, I was contacted by FamilySearch asking if we were interested in working more closely together to provide a solution to integrate Gramps and FamilySearch. This would probably involve transferring data through the FamilySearch public API. I am aware that there…

That link doesn’t work for me using Firefox latest on Win 11 latest. I think it should point here: https://gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php/Addon:WebSearch

I don’t know who Avatar Simulator or AirbenderProdigy are, two usernames used on YouTube and Reddit respectively to publish and share this video of a new Gramps-FamilySearch integration, but since this thread is here, I’ll post the link to the video: [gramps plugin video example]

The gramplet approach taken in the video is the way I would have started. They use attributes to store identifiers, datestamps and other information from FamilySearch, which is sensible. The import, export and compare functionality is also what I would have expected. I would welcome people like t…

[image] Nick-Hall: I would welcome people like this to be part of the project Welcome @SourceAirbender !

Hello! I’m glad y’all liked the plugin. I’m also in talks with Gordon, great guy. I’ll be posting the source probably next week, just need to clean up some stuff.

Here it is (: [image] GitHub - SourceAirbender/FSG_Sync: gramps plugin for syncing with FamilySearch. Uses... gramps plugin for syncing with FamilySearch. Uses API keys from Jean Michault's project, and code is rebuilt with added features. Should clear cache with the clear cache …

[image] SourceAirbender: who knows, maybe MyHeritage next? See the existing implementation for Myheritage by VaZaR00 MyHeritage FTB to Gramps data transfer Your demo looks good but I use windows 10 so it does not work :frowning:

Nick, this is something a lot of people are interested in. I do have a couple of suggestions that could make the process even smoother: Auto-import basic information: If a user has already linked their FamilySearch ID, it would be incredibly helpful to automatically import their core information …

Hi! I think your suggestions are good. Bulk importing families and children/spouses/parents is definitely possible. I also considered adding a feature that checks the “last modified date” attribute of each Person’s imported source from FamilySearch, and then make a report telling you which sources …

[image] SourceAirbender: there also may be information added by someone else that’s incorrect. Hate to be picky, but shouldn’t that read, “there also may will be information added by someone else that’s incorrect.” :winking_face_with_tongue:

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SourceAirbender November 19, 2025, 12:44am 62

Here it is (:

as far as a proof of concept goes I think it’s viable…who knows, maybe MyHeritage next?

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