Digibunch

Self-Hosted

Open-source bookmark manager for organizing and sharing links

Overview

Digibunch is a lightweight, open-source bookmark manager built for self-hosting. It lets users organize links into custom collections, add tags for quick retrieval, and share bookmarks publicly or privately. With support for importing/exporting via HTML/JSON, migrating from other tools is seamless. Deploy using Docker for a hassle-free setup or manual installation on PHP/MySQL servers—ideal for users who want full control over their bookmark data without relying on third-party services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  digibunch:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digibunch
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Organize links into customizable collections and tags
Import/export bookmarks via HTML and JSON formats
Share collections publicly or privately with others
Fast full-text search for quick bookmark retrieval

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digibunch hard to install?

Digibunch is easy to install using Docker—pull the official image and run it with minimal configuration. Manual setup requires PHP and MySQL, but the GitHub repo provides clear step-by-step instructions for both methods.

? Is it a good alternative to Pocket?

Yes—Digibunch offers core bookmarking features like organization and search, plus self-hosted privacy which Pocket lacks. While it doesn’t have Pocket’s read-later offline feature, it’s perfect for users prioritizing data ownership.

? Is it completely free?

Digibunch is 100% free and open-source. There are no hidden costs, premium tiers, or paywalls—all features are available to self-hosters without any fees.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Lightweight and low-resource usage

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup (Docker or manual deployment)
⊖ Limited mobile support (web-only interface)
⊖ Fewer advanced features than SaaS alternatives like Raindrop.io