Buku
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
jarun/buku · alive · ★ 7.13k · last commit 3w ago · 1 open issues
License: GPL-3.0
Good fit for Terminal-first users; minimal install; great for shell-centric workflows where bookmarks live next to dotfiles.
Weak at No web UI by default; mobile is awkward without a wrapper.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli raindrop prints
the Raindrop.io comparison table including Buku.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Raindrop.io · Bookmark manager / collection-organized
`pip install buku`. Export Raindrop bookmarks as Netscape HTML (Settings → Backups → HTML) and run `buku --import raindrop.html`. Buku's killer feature is the CLI — `buku --search 'self host'` is faster than any GUI. Pair with `bukubrow` (browser extension) or `oil` (TUI) if you want a UI; sync the SQLite database via Syncthing for cross-device.
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FAQ
Is Buku actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 3w ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Buku cost to self-host?
Buku is free and open source under GPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $0 — runs locally as a CLI; sync via Syncthing or git on the SQLite file.
Which SaaS does Buku replace?
Buku is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Raindrop.io.