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Bookmark vault/archive links tool that is outside the browser (programming.dev)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by cactus_head@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Looking for a link archiving tool to save links that i have no intention of viewing anytime soon. it needs to be able to sort bookmarks by folders and sub-folders, tags are just not my thing. It doesn't have to be anything crazy but it needs to be offline first and have the ability to export bookmarks in a readable format

Part of it is that i have limited storage in terms of what i can archive, so the next best thing is save the links to YT and websites. If they are gone in the future, it is what it is. I also want my browser bookmark manager to be clutter free without the pressure of removing bookmarks all the time.

Also, i don't want to use any note talking apps, there are too many links and it just defeat the point of the app.

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Offline first for online content? Whoa buddy, where's this Moon you're asking for?

Seriously though, you need to be realistic when you're asserting your wants for a service or tool. Everyone builds tools to sync bookmarks and save lists now, because that's a feature that users want. It's going to be difficult to find something that is "offline".

Try using a memo app maybe? Lots of password managers have the ability to save links, and would technically be "outside" the browser if you want them to be.

[–] wwwgem@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Yeah, there's always a trend (like syncing everything and storing everything in a cloud), but fortunately there's also always less known alternatives for the "weird" people :D

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm saying I don't think there is in this case. I'm not sure what the use case would be simply because you could use any other tools for this specific job.

It's like asking for an "offline browser" in a sense.

Just use NocoDB or a spreadsheet or something.

[–] wwwgem@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

There's actually dedicated tools for this specific need like bmm and buku. Browser-agnostic bookmark managers are very nice for different purposes like multi browsers use. The idea is not to use browsers offline but to manage bookmarks outside of the browser as mentioned by OP.

Comparing to other tools they have the advantage to be dedicated to bookmark management, meaning they offer all features inherent to such task.