LinkAce

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted bookmark manager with tagging, archiving, and broken link checks

Overview

LinkAce is an open-source, self-hosted bookmark manager designed to organize, store, and share links securely. It supports tagging, categorization, and full-text search for quick content retrieval. Users can archive links locally for offline access and automate broken link monitoring to keep their collection up-to-date. Deployment is straightforward via Docker, Docker Compose, or traditional PHP/MySQL setups with detailed documentation. It also offers REST API access for tool integrations and multi-user management for shared collections. Ideal for those prioritizing data privacy over cloud-based services like Pocket or Raindrop.io.

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

Key Features

Tagging & Categorization
Local Link Archiving
Broken Link Monitoring
REST API Integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is LinkAce hard to install?

LinkAce is easy to install using Docker or Docker Compose, which requires minimal configuration. For non-Docker users, it needs PHP (8.1+), MySQL/MariaDB, and a web server like Nginx—all steps are well-documented in the official guide.

? Is LinkAce a good alternative to Pocket?

Yes! It offers core bookmarking features plus self-hosted privacy, local archiving, and broken link checks (missing in Pocket’s free tier). It’s perfect for users who want full control over their data instead of relying on cloud services.

? Is LinkAce completely free?

Absolutely—LinkAce is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden fees or premium tiers.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused data ownership
⊕ Open-source and customizable
⊕ Simplified Docker deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires self-hosting (server needed)
⊖ No native mobile app
⊖ Initial setup may need basic technical skills