Getting started
Welcome to Inboxt.
Inboxt is a read-later app for saving articles, newsletters, and other web content into a single, calm inbox. There are no feeds, recommendations, or algorithms. What you save is what you see.
This page gives you a quick mental model of how Inboxt works and where to go next.
How Inboxt works
Inboxt follows a simple workflow:
- Deploy
Set up your own instance of Inboxt on your infrastructure. - Save content
Add articles or newsletters to your library. - Read later
Open items in a clean reader view designed for focus. - Organize
Use labels, archiving, and search to manage your library.
There are no feeds or recommendations. Your inbox only contains items you chose to save.
Save your first item
The easiest way to start is by saving an article.
You can:
- Add a link using the Add link button in the top bar
- Use the browser extension for one-click saving from the web
Step-by-step guides:
Reading and highlights
Saved items open in a distraction-free reader view.
You can:
- Adjust reading settings
- Highlight important passages
- Review or export highlights later
Learn more in Reading.
Organizing your library
As your library grows, Inboxt provides simple organization tools:
- Labels
- Archiving
- Full-text search and filters
See:
Open and self-hosted
Inboxt is free, open-source, and designed to be run on your own infrastructure.
- No ads
- No tracking
- No lock-in
- Built for self-hosting
To learn more about the project’s philosophy and development process, see Built in the Open.
Where to go next
Common next steps:
You don't need to read everything up front. Inboxt is designed to stay simple as you use it.