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codever
Bookmark and code snippet manager for developers
Self-hosted MEAN stack application for organizing bookmarks, code snippets, and notes with browser extensions, IDE plugins, and Keycloak authentication.
Overview
Purpose
Codever is a full-stack bookmark and snippet manager built specifically for developers who need to organize code examples, documentation links, and technical notes across projects. Built on the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) with Keycloak for authentication, it provides a centralized workspace for managing technical knowledge.
Capabilities
The platform offers browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, IDE plugins for IntelliJ and VSCode, and a bookmarklet for quick saves from any browser. Users can tag and search bookmarks, store code snippets with syntax highlighting, and share curated collections publicly. The project publishes worthy public bookmarks regularly on GitHub, creating a community-driven knowledge base.
Deployment
Codever supports both self-hosting and local development. Docker Compose orchestrates MongoDB and Keycloak dependencies, while the frontend (Angular) and backend (Express API) run independently. The MIT license permits modification and private deployment. Integration tests use Cypress for the UI and custom test suites for the API, ensuring reliability for teams who self-host.
Highlights
Browser extensions and IDE plugins for Chrome, Firefox, IntelliJ, and VSCode
MEAN stack architecture with Keycloak authentication and MongoDB storage
Public bookmark sharing with community-curated collections on GitHub
Docker-based development environment with OpenAPI-documented backend
Pros
- Comprehensive tooling across browsers and IDEs for seamless workflow integration
- Self-hosted deployment gives full control over data and privacy
- Active curation of public bookmarks provides ready-made knowledge resources
- Well-documented setup with Docker Compose simplifies local development
Considerations
- Requires managing MongoDB and Keycloak infrastructure for self-hosting
- MEAN stack expertise needed for customization and maintenance
- Initial Keycloak configuration involves manual Docker Compose adjustments
- No managed cloud offering for teams preferring SaaS solutions
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Fit guide
Great for
- Development teams wanting private, self-hosted bookmark and snippet management
- Individual developers who work across multiple IDEs and browsers
- Organizations requiring authentication integration via Keycloak
- Technical communities building shared knowledge bases of curated resources
Not ideal when
- Non-technical users seeking simple bookmark managers without setup overhead
- Teams without infrastructure capacity to run MongoDB and Keycloak
- Projects requiring mobile-native apps for iOS or Android
- Users preferring managed SaaS with zero maintenance responsibilities
How teams use it
Centralized snippet library for development teams
Engineers save and search reusable code patterns across projects, reducing duplication and onboarding time for new team members.
Technical documentation hub for consultants
Consultants organize client-specific API docs, configuration examples, and troubleshooting guides with tags and private access controls.
Public knowledge sharing for open-source communities
Maintainers curate and publish collections of tutorials, best practices, and tool recommendations that contributors can reference.
Cross-IDE workflow for polyglot developers
Developers working in IntelliJ and VSCode save snippets from either environment and access them universally via browser or IDE plugin.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript46%
JavaScript26%
HTML25%
SCSS3%
CSS1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
What authentication system does Codever use?
Codever uses Keycloak for authentication and authorization. The Docker Compose setup includes a preconfigured Keycloak instance with a test realm and mock user (mock/mock) for local development.
Can I use Codever without self-hosting?
The project is designed for self-hosting. The public instance at codever.dev may be available, but the repository focuses on local development and private deployment using Docker.
Which browsers and IDEs have extensions?
Codever provides extensions for Chromium browsers (Chrome, Brave, Edge), Firefox, IntelliJ IDEA, and Visual Studio Code. A universal bookmarklet works in any browser.
How do I add YouTube metadata to bookmarks?
Create a nodemon.json file based on backend/nodemon.json.example and add your YouTube API key. This enables automatic extraction of video duration and publish date.
What testing frameworks does the project use?
The frontend uses Cypress for end-to-end integration tests. The backend API has custom integration tests that run against the live MongoDB and Keycloak instances started via Docker Compose.
Project at a glance
Dormant- Stars
- 378
- Watchers
- 378
- Forks
- 57
LicenseMIT
Repo age9 years old
Last commitlast year
Self-hostingSupported
Primary languageTypeScript
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