Grimoire

Self-Hosted

Open-source bookmark manager for organizing and sharing links

Overview

Grimoire is an open-source, self-hosted bookmark manager designed to help users organize, search, and share links efficiently. It supports tagging, folder categorization, and markdown notes for each bookmark, plus full-text search to quickly find saved content. With a clean, responsive interface (including dark mode), it works across devices. Deployment is straightforward—options include Docker containers for quick setup or manual installation on Node.js/PostgreSQL servers. Import/export from browsers or CSV simplifies migration, making it ideal for privacy-focused users.

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:
  grimoire:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: grimoire
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Tagging & folder organization for bookmarks
Full-text search with markdown note support
Responsive UI with dark mode
Import/export from browsers/CSV
Docker & manual deployment options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Grimoire hard to install?

Grimoire is easy to install with Docker—use the official Compose file for a quick setup. Manual installation needs Node.js and PostgreSQL, which may take time for beginners but has clear documentation.

? Is it a good alternative to Raindrop.io?

Yes—Grimoire offers core features like tagging and search similar to Raindrop.io, but with self-hosted privacy. It lacks advanced SaaS features like image saving or team collaboration, though.

? Is Grimoire completely free?

Yes—Grimoire is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or subscriptions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Customizable organization (tags/folders)
⊕ Markdown note support for bookmarks

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup (technical knowledge)
⊖ Limited collaboration features
⊖ No native mobile app (web-only)