Shaarli
Shaarli provides a personal bookmarking service described by its project as database-free, with a self-hosted bookmark manager focus.
About Shaarli
Shaarli is a self-hosted link sharing and bookmarking service that its project describes as personal, minimalist, database free and fast. It is designed for a single user and is installed on a server you control, rather than offered as a hosted account.
Key features
- Self-hosted installation on your own server
- Personal, single-user link sharing design
- Database-free operation, per the project description
- Docker and docker-compose files included in the repository
- Plugins and template directories for extensions and theming
- Public demo instance running the latest development version
Best for: Individuals who want a personal, single-user bookmarking and link-sharing service running on their own server.
Good for
- Built specifically for personal, single-user use
- Can be installed and run on your own server
- Ships Docker and docker-compose configuration in the repository
Watch out for
- Designed for a single user rather than teams or multi-user setups
- No pricing information is given on the project page
- Requires you to host and maintain it yourself
Shaarli at a glance
- Website
- github.com/shaarli/Shaarli
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shaarli FAQ
Does Shaarli require a database?
The project describes Shaarli as database free.
Can I try Shaarli without installing it?
Yes. A public demo instance runs the latest development version and is updated and reset daily; the page lists the login and password as demo/demo.
Is Shaarli meant for multiple users?
No. The project states it is designed to be personal and single-user.
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