Shiori

Self-Hosted

Lightweight, self-hosted alternative to Pocket for bookmark management

Overview

Shiori is a minimalist, privacy-focused bookmark manager that lets you save, tag, and search links with ease. It supports importing from Pocket, Chrome, and JSON/HTML, plus exporting for backup. The clean web UI includes dark mode and offline reading (saves local page copies). Deploy via Docker (one-command setup) or pre-built binaries—runs efficiently on low-resource servers like Raspberry Pi, giving full control over your bookmark data without relying on third-party SaaS tools.

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

Key Features

Import/export from Pocket, Chrome, JSON, and HTML
Clean web UI with tagging, search, and offline reading
Lightweight Docker or binary deployment options
Dark mode and customizable bookmark organization

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Shiori hard to install?

Shiori is easy to install via Docker—just a single command pulls the image and runs the container. Non-Docker users can use pre-built binaries or compile from source (requires Go). Most beginners find the Docker method straightforward even with minimal server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Pocket?

Yes—Shiori offers core features like saving links, tagging, and offline reading similar to Pocket, but with full data ownership. It lacks Pocket’s social discovery or AI summarization, but is perfect for users prioritizing privacy over SaaS extras.

? Is it completely free?

Shiori is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers—all features are available to every user.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Low resource usage (works on Raspberry Pi)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Simple Docker setup for beginners

Cons

⊖ No native mobile app (relies on web UI)
⊖ Limited social sharing features vs. SaaS tools
⊖ Basic UI compared to premium alternatives