Hoarder (Karakeep)

Application1024MB+ RAM

Bookmark-everything app with auto-tagging, full-text search, and screenshots

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Deploy Hoarder (Karakeep) in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Hoarder (Karakeep)

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Hoarder (Karakeep) on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Hoarder (Karakeep) template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted bookmark manager on your VPS, then verify the signup page.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a Hoarder app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Hoarder

Use the template picker search to find Hoarder in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Hoarder in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Hoarder template

Choose the Hoarder (Karakeep) template. Server Compass fills the web service, MeiliSearch service, Chrome screenshot service, generated secrets, storage volumes, and public web port.

Hoarder template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Hoarder settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named hoarder-demo and used host port 4052.

Reviewing Hoarder project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Hoarder

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Hoarder web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Hoarder web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Hoarder image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Hoarder template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Hoarder is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Hoarder app is marked Running with its application URL available.

Hoarder template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Hoarder in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Hoarder/Karakeep signup page confirms the bookmark manager is reachable and ready for the first account.

The deployed Hoarder web UI loaded in a browser

After Hoarder (Karakeep) Opens

Create the first account immediately after deployment; it becomes the admin user.
Put Hoarder/Karakeep behind HTTPS before saving private bookmarks.
Back up the Karakeep data volume and MeiliSearch volume.
Rotate NEXTAUTH_SECRET and MEILI_MASTER_KEY if either secret is exposed.
Configure optional AI tagging only with a real API key you control.

Verified Result

The Hoarder/Karakeep signup page loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Hoarder (Karakeep) deployment questions

What does the Hoarder template deploy?

It deploys the Karakeep web app with MeiliSearch for indexing and a Chrome container for page screenshots.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4052, which maps to the Hoarder/Karakeep web UI on container port 3000.

Does Hoarder need setup after deployment?

Yes. Sign up to create the first admin account, then install the browser extension or mobile app to start saving bookmarks.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Hoarder template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying Hoarder (Karakeep) with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the application URL

Install the browser extension or mobile app to start saving bookmarks

Optionally configure an OpenAI API key in settings for auto-tagging

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Hoarder (Karakeep) FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Hoarder (Karakeep)

How do I deploy Hoarder (Karakeep) with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Hoarder (Karakeep) from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Hoarder (Karakeep)?

Hoarder (Karakeep) requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Hoarder (Karakeep) data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Hoarder (Karakeep) backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Hoarder (Karakeep) to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Hoarder (Karakeep) image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Hoarder (Karakeep) free to self-host?

Hoarder (Karakeep) is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

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