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linkwarden

⚡️⚡️⚡️ Self-hosted collaborative bookmark manager to collect, read, annotate, and fully preserve what matters, all in one place.

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What is it?

What it is

Linkwarden is a self-hosted, open-source collaborative bookmark manager that saves webpages as screenshots, PDFs, and HTML files to preserve content and prevent link rot, while offering annotation, organization, and sharing features.

Why it exists

Linkwarden addresses link rot by archiving web content and provides a reliable, collaborative platform for organizing and accessing digital resources, ensuring long-term accessibility and teamwork.

Who should use it

Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How linkwarden works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open linkwarden, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

📸 Auto capture a screenshot, PDF, and single html file of each webpage
📖 Reader view of the webpage, with the ability to highlight and annotate text
🏛️ Send your webpage to Wayback Machine (archive.org) for a snapshot (optional)
✨ Local AI Tagging to automatically tag your links based on their content (optional)
📂 Organize links by collection, sub-collection, name, description and multiple tags
👥 Collaborate on gathering links in a collection
🎛️ Customize the permissions of each member
🌐 Share your collected links and preserved formats with the world

Advantages

  • Open source (AGPL-3.0)
  • Active TypeScript ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

git clone <repo-url>
cd <repo>
# See README for language-specific setup

FAQ

What is linkwarden?

linkwarden is an open-source project licensed under AGPL-3.0.

What language is linkwarden built with?

Primary language: TypeScript.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under AGPL-3.0. Check the license for commercial use.

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