LinkWarden

Self-Hosted

Open-source bookmark manager with permanent content archiving

Overview

LinkWarden is an open-source self-hosted bookmark manager designed to organize, save, and archive web links securely. It lets you categorize links with tags/folders, archive full content (HTML, PDF, screenshots) to avoid link rot, and search through your collection easily. Features include user authentication, sharing options, and lightweight performance. Deployable via Docker Compose, it works on personal servers, cloud instances (AWS, DigitalOcean), or local machines—giving you full control over your bookmark data.

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

Key Features

Permanent content archiving (HTML/PDF/screenshots)
Tag and folder-based organization
Docker Compose for quick deployment
Powerful search functionality
User authentication & access control

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is LinkWarden hard to install?

No—LinkWarden uses Docker Compose. You need Docker installed, then clone the repo and run `docker-compose up`. Detailed instructions are in the GitHub README.

? Is LinkWarden a good alternative to Pocket?

Yes—unlike Pocket, LinkWarden is self-hosted (no third-party data collection) and archives content permanently, making it ideal for privacy-focused users avoiding link rot.

? Is LinkWarden completely free?

Yes—LinkWarden is licensed under MIT, so it’s free to self-host, use, modify, and distribute without subscription fees or hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party tracking)
⊕ Prevents link rot with content archiving
⊕ Completely free and open-source
⊕ Lightweight and resource-efficient

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server knowledge for setup
⊖ No official mobile app (web interface only)
⊖ Limited real-time collaboration features
⊖ Archive storage may consume disk space over time