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Shaarli

Ch 146.8of 42 Bookmark Managers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, Browser, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Browser extensionYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

Shaarli is ranked #14 of 42 in bookmark managers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

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Free plan
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Browser extension
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Facts

Purpose
Shaarli is a personal, single-user bookmark manager and link-sharing service that you install on your own server.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
The documentation lists link sharing, read-it-later lists, microblogging, note-taking, knowledge bases, shared clipboards and online-media playlists as possible uses.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Organization
Users can edit link URLs, titles, descriptions, tags and public or private status, then search across fields and browse tag views.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Feeds and cleanup
Shaarli provides filterable ATOM and RSS feeds, a daily digest and automatic removal of some tracking parameters from URLs.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Storage
Links are stored in a file, so a database is not required and backups are straightforward.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
The project says Shaarli does not send telemetry, metrics or private information to its developers.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The project documents salted and hashed passwords, protections against cross-site request forgery, expiring sessions and configurable IP bans after failed logins.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Authentication
LDAP login is supported for the single-user installation, and API requests require a JWT bearer token.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
API
Shaarli exposes a REST API, and its documentation lists Python and Node.js clients plus an Android client example.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions
The project documents third-party plugins for features including Mastodon and Bluesky posting, webhooks, analytics and custom themes.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Other integrations
Documented related integrations include Tiny Tiny RSS, Cloudron, YunoHost, Debian packages and browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Mobile apps
The community page lists an iOS share extension and Android apps for sending links to Shaarli.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Installation
Shaarli can be installed from a release ZIP or source on a web server, or run with Docker and Docker Compose.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Limit
Shaarli is designed as a personal, single-user service; the docs describe it as an alternative to commercial bookmarking services.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to community support and welcomes feedback, documentation and translation contributions, and pull requests.shaarli.readthedocs.io · 4 Oct 2026

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