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Use TagSpaces as a Cross-Platform Bookmark Manager

TagSpaces can be used as a powerful, privacy-first bookmark manager that works across all major operating systems. It includes built-in support for viewing .url, .website, and .desktop files—formats commonly used by Windows, macOS, and Linux to store bookmarks locally.

For example, Windows users can create .url files simply by dragging a link from their browser to the desktop. On Linux systems like Ubuntu, .desktop files serve the same purpose. TagSpaces recognizes and opens these files, making it easy to organize and access your bookmarks in one place.

Capture Bookmarks with Browser Extensions

You can also create bookmarks directly from your browser using the official TagSpaces Web Clipper extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox. These tools allow you to save:
  • The full URL
  • The page title
  • The date and time the bookmark was saved
  • A screenshot of the visible portion of the page - which becomes a thumbnail preview inside TagSpaces, making your bookmarks more visual and easier to browse.
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Saving bookmark with the browser extension
Video showing how TagSpaces can be used as a bookmark manager

Bookmark Viewer & Easy Access

When you open a bookmark in TagSpaces, the built-in viewer displays a clickable URL. You can launch the page in your default browser with a single click. It’s a simple and effective way to manage your web resources—offline, private, and fully under your control.
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    Why Use TagSpaces for Bookmark Management?

    Unlike traditional browser-based bookmarks that lock you into a single browser or device, TagSpaces offers a  platform-independent and file-based approach. Your bookmarks are saved as regular files, which means:

    • ✅ Portability – Easily move, sync, or back up bookmarks like any other file.
    • ✅ Organization with tags – Use TagSpaces’ flexible tagging system to categorize bookmarks by topic, project, client, or status.
    • ✅ Visual navigation – With thumbnail previews and custom file names, bookmarks become easier to find and browse visually.
    • ✅ Offline access – Your bookmarks are stored locally, so you can access metadata and screenshots even when offline.
    • ✅ No tracking, no vendor lock-in – TagSpaces respects your privacy and doesn’t require accounts or internet access to function.
    Whether you're collecting research, curating inspiration, managing references, or saving useful tools and articles, TagSpaces can help you organize it all—securely and efficiently.

    Live Demo

    Below, you can launch a read-only demo of TagSpaces. It can be opened in a in a separate tab for a full-width browser experience.

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