GhostMark

A bookmark manager that stays out of the way. No app to install, no account to create, no data to migrate. Just a single serverless function and a secret GitHub Gist in a workflow so simple that even calling it minimal sounds extravagant.

The Stack

Built on Vercel Serverless Functions with a GitHub Gist as the database. The entire backend is a single file using native fetch to keep cold starts fast.

The frontend is server-side rendered HTML with PWA support. Add it to your home screen and it behaves like a native app.

Usage

Browser: Visit the deployed URL with your key. Bookmark it or add to home screen.

CLI: (definitely my favourite way to access GhostMark)

ghostmark                  # List all bookmarks
ghostmark -l <url>         # Save a bookmark
ghostmark -d               # Delete (shows recent 20)
ghostmark -d <search>      # Delete (filter by search term)

iOS: Share any URL through the Scriptable script, done. View the bookmarks through the PWA.

Why

Most bookmark managers are either too heavy or require yet another account.

This one just uses GitHub Gists to store the bookmarks. Easiest to host on Vercel but I guess you could do it anywhere. Best part is, only you can see the bookmarks, 5 minute setup (ok maybe 10 minutes) and absolutely zero maintenance or updates needed.

If you're using a computer, add new bookmarks through CLI. If you're in the loo and find an interesting read on your phone, just share the link and it gets added to the bookmarks. That easy.

Let's save some links!