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Linkding: A Practical Bookmark Management Tool

a year ago

What is LinkDing?

LinkDing is a simple bookmark service that you can self-host. It's designed to be minimal, fast, and easy to set up using Docker.

Feature Overview:

  • Clean user interface optimized for readability
  • Organize bookmarks using tags
  • Bulk editing, Markdown notes, read-it-later functionality
  • Share bookmarks with other users or guests
  • Automatically fetches titles, descriptions, and favicons for bookmarked websites
  • Automatically archives websites as local HTML files or to the Internet Archive
  • Import and export bookmarks in Netscape HTML format
  • Installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
  • Extensions for Firefox and Chrome, plus a bookmarklet
  • SSO support via OIDC or authentication proxy
  • REST API for developing third-party applications
  • Admin panel for user self-service and raw data access

https://appstore.lazycat.cloud/#/shop/detail/in.zhaoj.linkding

Usage Tutorial

After the application is installed, open it to access the main page.

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Click "Add bookmark" to add a new bookmark.

image.png However, this method is relatively cumbersome and not recommended.

First, I exported my bookmarks from Chrome, then selected the exported file in Settings –> Import.

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A prompt appears after import completes, showing over 1000 successful imports and 9 failures.

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Returning to the main page, you can see the data.

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After installing the Chrome or Firefox extension, you can: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/linkding-extension/beakmhbijpdhipnjhnclmhgjlddhidpe

  • Quick Add: Click the extension icon when you see good content; it automatically fetches the title and description.
  • Batch Tagging: Add tags while saving, so you don't need to organize them later.
  • Set Shortcuts: Assign a keyboard shortcut to the extension in your browser settings, e.g., Ctrl+Shift+L.

image.png After installation, click "get started".

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The Base URL is the address you used in the browser earlier.

The API Authentication Token can be obtained from Settings –> Integrations –> REST API.

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Enter the URL and token, then save. image.png

When you come across a good webpage later, just click the extension button and save it.

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You can also see it on the main page now.

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Linkding's tagging system allows you to categorize all your content. Here are some of my usage tips:

Categorize by Purpose:

  • work - Work-related
  • dev - Development tools and tutorials
  • life - Life services
  • read-later - Read later

Categorize by Importance:

  • star - Premium, favorite content
  • daily - Used daily
  • temp - Temporarily saved, will be cleaned up later

Combine Tags: For example, a GitHub project can have both dev and star tags, so you can find it whether you search by development tools or by favorite content.

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Linkding's search functionality is powerful:

  • Tag Search: Simply type #dev to find all development-related links.
  • Combined Search: #work python finds Python content related to work.
  • Fuzzy Search: Can't remember the full title? Type keywords to find it.

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Summary

Linkding is just such a practical tool: simple in design and fast in operation. It doesn't distract you with fancy features; it just focuses on doing one thing well—bookmark management.

The entire interface is as clean as a newly renovated bare apartment, without any flashy features to distract you.

All you need to do is add links, tag them, and search. It's that simple.

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