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KifuArchive

SGF review and public kifu archive

Draft autosaves locally

Install KifuArchive Use it from your home screen.
Score Estimate
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Tap groups to mark dead stones, then Est recalculates the rough count.

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Fullscreen gives the board more room. Double-tap zoom helps place moves while recording.

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Move tree

Long press a move node to delete, cut, paste, or change that continuation.

Game Identity

SGF metadata

Players

Event

Game Info

Read-only

My Archive

Private by default

Publishing uses Google sign-in so your public records stay manageable across devices. Your email is never shown publicly.

Restore backup merges records and skips duplicates. It does not erase My Archive.

Cloud backup is an extra copy. Restore adds missing games and keeps local records.

Sign in with Google to use cloud backup.

Local archive preview

Use grid for board previews, or list for compact archive browsing.

Games with Event / Tournament are filed under Tournament Games. Leave it blank for Other Games.

Public Archive

Public SGF library

Switch between board previews and compact public list view.

Settings

Preferences

Board & Stones

App details

Local archive cleanup

Public records are managed with Google sign-in. Local archive cleanup stays on this device.

Import SGF

Open a local SGF file, paste an OGS/GoKifu link, or browse recent GoKifu games.

Import SGF opens a local file as an editable copy.

Paste an OGS game/review link, GoKifu game link, or direct SGF URL.

Sign in to publish

Use Google to manage your public records across devices. You can still use KifuArchive locally without signing in. Your email will not be shown publicly.

Hide opponent identity?

Choose your color for the public copy. The opponent name will be hidden, and the original local SGF stays unchanged.

Install KifuArchive

Install support depends on the browser. Open KifuArchive in Chrome for the most reliable install option.

  1. Android Chrome: open the three-dot menu and choose Install app or Add to Home screen.
  2. WhatsApp / Instagram: open the link in Chrome first, then install from Chrome.
  3. iPhone Safari: use Share, then Add to Home Screen.

Share SGF

Create a link for people who know it, or download the SGF file.

Move actions

Edit this continuation.

Use cut and paste to move branches. Change move keeps the continuation color.

Confirm action?

Continue?

Current game info

Edit player

KifuArchive

Your Go games, safely archived.

Public Beta
App statusPublic Beta · active development
Privacy PolicyHow local, public, and optional cloud data work. TermsUse, sharing, and backup notes. Data DeletionDelete local, cloud, and public archive data.
SGF opening is broaderKifuArchive accepts more SGF file types from Android share and file flows.
Archive views open as gridArchive and Public now start with board previews, with list view still available.
Privacy and status are clearerPublic opponent hiding is protected server-side, and app status is simpler.
Local firstMy Archive stays on this device and browser. Use backup to protect it.
Cloud backup adds a copyGoogle sign-in is used only to save and restore your archive backup.
Restore does not eraseExisting games stay in My Archive. Matching games are skipped.
Branch editingLong-press a move or tree node to delete, cut, paste, or change a branch.
Fullscreen and zoomUse fullscreen for more room. Double-tap the board to zoom while recording.
Import from OGS / GoKifuPaste an OGS, GoKifu, or SGF link to open an editable copy.
Back up before cleanupUse cloud backup or export SGF files before clearing local data.
Score estimateTap groups to mark them dead or alive. The estimate is helpful, not final scoring.
Made for game recordsRecord, save, import, export, back up, and share SGF without clutter.
Archive-firstThe editor helps capture the game. The archive keeps it findable later.