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WebCrate
Personal cloud‑based bookmark manager with sharing and extensions
WebCrate lets you collect, annotate, and share links across devices via a PWA and browser extensions, storing everything privately on your own Deta Space instance.
Overview
Overview
WebCrate is a lightweight bookmarking tool that centralises links, articles and other web resources. It offers a clean, focused UI and lets you enrich each entry with notes, emojis and custom tags, making personal knowledge bases easy to build.
How it works
Add items from any device using the Chrome/Firefox extension or the progressive web app. Collections, called crates, can be shared publicly or with selected users, enabling collaborative research or team resource hubs. All data lives on a private Deta Space instance, giving you full ownership and isolation from other users.
Deployment
After creating a free Deta Space account, install WebCrate with a single click. The service runs entirely in the browser and syncs through your personal cloud, requiring no additional server setup. Note that Deta Space is scheduled for sunset on 17 Oct 2024, after which existing apps and data will be removed.
Highlights
Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox
Progressive Web App works offline and syncs across devices
Private personal cloud storage on Deta Space
Customizable crates with emojis, notes, and sharing options
Pros
- Full control of data on personal cloud
- Cross‑platform access via PWA and extensions
- Simple, focused UI for quick bookmarking
- Free and MIT‑licensed
Considerations
- Depends on Deta Space which is scheduled for sunset
- No native mobile apps yet
- Feature set limited compared to heavyweight read‑it‑later services
- Self‑hosting requires a Deta account
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Fit guide
Great for
- Users who want private, self‑hosted bookmark management
- Teams sharing curated link collections
- Developers comfortable with Deta Space deployment
- Anyone needing a lightweight, cross‑device bookmarking tool
Not ideal when
- People needing iOS/Android native apps
- Users requiring advanced annotation or PDF storage
- Those who want a solution independent of Deta's ecosystem
- Organizations needing enterprise‑grade compliance
How teams use it
Research project collaboration
Team members add sources to a shared crate, keeping references synchronized and searchable.
Personal knowledge base
Collect articles, tutorials, and notes in private crates for easy retrieval across devices.
Curated content newsletters
Create public crates that subscribers can follow to receive regular updates of hand‑picked links.
Bookmark migration
Import existing browser bookmarks into WebCrate, enrich them, and retire legacy storage.
Tech snapshot
Vue66%
TypeScript20%
JavaScript10%
SCSS3%
EJS1%
Frequently asked questions
What happens after Deta Space shuts down?
WebCrate will become inaccessible and Deta will delete all apps and data 45 days after the sunset date.
Can I export my data before the shutdown?
Yes, you can download your crates and associated metadata from the WebCrate interface before the deletion period.
Is there an alternative hosting option?
The project currently targets Deta Space; self‑hosting elsewhere would require code modifications not provided out‑of‑the‑box.
Do I need a Deta account to use WebCrate?
A free Deta Space account is required to create a personal instance of the app.
Is WebCrate free to use?
Yes, the app is free under the MIT license, though donations are encouraged to support development.
Project at a glance
Dormant- Stars
- 744
- Watchers
- 744
- Forks
- 56
LicenseMIT
Repo age4 years old
Last commitlast year
Primary languageVue
Last synced 11 hours ago