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Servas
Self-hosted bookmark manager with tags, groups, and extensions
Organize and manage your bookmarks with a modern, self-hosted solution featuring tags, nested groups, smart collections, and browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome.
Overview
Modern Bookmark Management for Self-Hosters
Servas is a self-hosted bookmark management tool built for individuals and teams who want complete control over their saved links. Built on Laravel and Inertia.js with a Svelte frontend, it delivers a responsive, modern interface that works seamlessly across all devices.
Flexible Organization
Organize bookmarks using tags, nested groups, or smart groups that automatically collect bookmarks based on tag criteria. Multi-user support enables teams to maintain separate collections while sharing infrastructure. Browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome let you save bookmarks directly from your browser without interrupting your workflow.
Deployment Options
Servas supports Docker deployment with SQLite (recommended), MySQL, or MariaDB backends. Manual installation is available for PHP 8.3 environments. Import existing bookmarks from JSON or HTML formats, and export your collection anytime. The interface includes dark and light themes, and two-factor authentication secures user accounts. Configuration options control user registration and UI preferences through environment variables.
Highlights
Smart groups automatically organize bookmarks by tag criteria
Browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome enable one-click saving
Nested group hierarchy and flexible tagging system
Docker deployment with SQLite, MySQL, or MariaDB support
Pros
- Complete data ownership with self-hosted deployment
- Modern tech stack (Laravel, Svelte, Inertia.js) ensures maintainability
- Multi-user support suitable for households or small teams
- Import/export functionality prevents vendor lock-in
Considerations
- Requires server infrastructure and technical setup knowledge
- Manual installation demands PHP 8.3 and Node.js environment
- Limited to Firefox and Chrome browser extensions
- No mobile native apps mentioned for iOS or Android
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Fit guide
Great for
- Privacy-conscious users wanting full control over bookmark data
- Households or small teams needing multi-user bookmark management
- Users migrating from cloud bookmark services seeking self-hosted alternatives
- Developers comfortable with Docker or Laravel deployments
Not ideal when
- Users seeking zero-configuration cloud-hosted solutions
- Organizations requiring enterprise SSO or advanced permissions
- Users without server access or Docker experience
- Teams needing Safari, Edge, or mobile browser extensions
How teams use it
Research Collection Management
Organize research links with nested topic groups and tag-based smart collections that automatically surface related resources
Family Bookmark Sharing
Deploy a single instance where family members maintain separate accounts while sharing recipes, articles, and resources
Migration from Cloud Services
Import existing bookmarks from browser HTML exports and regain control over personal data with self-hosted infrastructure
Development Resource Library
Build a tagged repository of documentation, tutorials, and tools with smart groups filtering by technology stack
Tech snapshot
Svelte51%
PHP44%
Blade2%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
What databases does Servas support?
Servas works with SQLite (recommended for Docker), MySQL, and MariaDB. SQLite requires no additional database container.
Can I disable user registration after creating my account?
Yes, set SERVAS_ENABLE_REGISTRATION to false in the .env file and restart the application container.
How do I import bookmarks from my browser?
Servas supports importing bookmarks from JSON and HTML formats, which most browsers can export from their bookmark managers.
What are smart groups?
Smart groups automatically collect bookmarks based on tag criteria, creating dynamic collections that update as you tag new bookmarks.
Is two-factor authentication required?
Two-factor authentication is available as an optional security feature but not mandatory for user accounts.
Project at a glance
Stable- Stars
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LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age3 years old
Last commit4 months ago
Self-hostingSupported
Primary languageSvelte
Last synced 33 minutes ago