LinkAce

Self-hosted bookmark manager with archiving and sharing capabilities

LinkAce is a self-hosted solution for archiving, organizing, and sharing web links. Features automated monitoring, Internet Archive integration, multi-user support, and a full REST API.

Overview

Your Personal Web Archive

LinkAce is a self-hosted bookmark management platform designed for professionals, researchers, and avid internet users who need more than browser bookmarks. It provides a robust, personalized database for curating and managing online discoveries with a clean, user-friendly interface.

Core Capabilities

Organize links using lists and tags, with automated title and description generation for quick saving. The platform monitors bookmarks for availability, alerts you when links break or move, and automatically archives content via the Internet Archive. Multi-user support enables internal sharing of links, lists, or tags with colleagues or friends, while OAuth and OIDC integration streamlines authentication.

Deployment & Integration

Built with Laravel and PHP, LinkAce offers flexible deployment through Docker, Kubernetes (beta), or traditional server installation. A full REST API exposes all features to external applications, with native Zapier integration connecting to 2,500+ services. Import and export bookmarks via HTML, configure AWS S3-compatible backups, and access collections through RSS feeds. Public and private link visibility options let you share curated collections or keep resources personal.

Highlights

Automated link monitoring and Internet Archive integration for long-term preservation

Multi-user support with OAuth/OIDC authentication and granular sharing controls

Full REST API with Zapier integration connecting 2,500+ applications

Advanced search, tagging, and list organization with RSS feed support

Pros

Comprehensive archiving prevents link rot with automated Internet Archive backups
Flexible deployment options including Docker, Kubernetes, and traditional hosting
Extensive integration capabilities through REST API and Zapier connector
Multi-user architecture supports team collaboration and selective sharing

Considerations

Requires self-hosting infrastructure and maintenance expertise
No free personal support; community forums are primary help channel
Built on PHP/Laravel stack may require specific technical knowledge
Version 2.0 upgrade requires manual migration from version 1.x

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Fit guide

Great for

Research teams needing collaborative bookmark management with archiving
Professionals curating industry resources for long-term reference
Organizations requiring self-hosted solutions for data sovereignty
Power users managing large link collections with advanced search needs

Not ideal when

Users seeking managed cloud services without infrastructure responsibility
Teams without technical resources for self-hosted application maintenance
Individuals satisfied with basic browser bookmark functionality
Projects requiring guaranteed commercial support and SLAs

How teams use it

Academic Research Archive

Researchers preserve cited sources with automatic archiving, preventing reference loss when original pages disappear or move

Team Knowledge Base

Development teams share curated technical resources using lists and tags, with OAuth integration for seamless access control

Content Curation Platform

Bloggers organize article ideas and references with public RSS feeds, enabling subscribers to follow curated collections

Compliance Documentation

Legal teams archive regulatory guidance with automated monitoring, receiving alerts when official sources change or relocate

Tech snapshot

PHP80%

Blade20%

Dockerfile1%

Smarty1%

Frequently asked questions

What deployment options does LinkAce support?

LinkAce supports Docker, Kubernetes (beta), traditional server installation, and one-click cloud deployment. Official managed hosting is available through a beta waitlist.

How does automated link monitoring work?

LinkAce periodically checks saved links for availability and notifies you when bookmarks become unavailable or are moved to new URLs.

Can I integrate LinkAce with other applications?

Yes, LinkAce provides a full REST API for custom integrations and offers native Zapier support connecting to over 2,500 applications.

Does LinkAce support multiple users?

Yes, LinkAce includes multi-user support with OAuth and OIDC authentication, plus internal sharing controls for links, lists, and tags.

How are bookmarks archived for long-term preservation?

LinkAce automatically submits saved links to the Internet Archive, creating permanent snapshots that remain accessible even if original pages disappear.

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