Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yako.

Is Yako free?

Yes, Yako is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Does Yako collect any data?

No. Yako makes no external API calls, collects no data, has no account system, and requires only the storage permission. All portal data is bundled locally.

What browsers does Yako support?

Yako supports Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox. It also works on Chromium-based browsers like Brave.

Can I sync my settings across devices?

Yes. Yako stores settings in your browser's built-in sync storage, so your configuration syncs automatically if you have browser sync enabled.

How do I reset Yako to default settings?

Open Settings, scroll to the bottom, and click Reset. You can also export your settings first as a backup.

Where does the portal data come from?

Portal data is sourced from two community projects: merill/cmd (cmd.ms shortcuts) and msportals.io. The data is bundled locally with the extension — no network requests are made.

Can I add my own links?

Yes. You can add custom links manually, or browse the built-in catalog of Microsoft portals and add them with one click.

How do I share my Yako setup?

Export your settings from the Settings panel, take a screenshot, and submit a theme via Pull Request. See the Contribute page for details.

Is Yako based on another project?

Yes. Yako is a fork of Bonjourr, a beautiful open source new tab extension by Victor Azevedo and Tahoe Beetschen. We added Microsoft portal search, catalog integration, and admin-focused features on top of their work. Please consider supporting Bonjourr too.