Wallabagger
An open-source extension that saves the page you are on to your wallabag server.
Before you install: Wallabagger does nothing on its own. It needs a wallabag server, either one you run yourself or one hosted by wallabag. The README says it works with wallabag v2.
Why it's a strong pick
Wallabagger is the saving tool for wallabag, a read-it-later app you can host yourself. It is open source under the MIT license, per the README, and its code is public under the wallabag organization on GitHub. It uses Manifest V3, Chrome's current extension format. Its latest GitHub release we found is v1.24.0, from 27 August 2026.
What it does
You click the extension on a page and it saves that page to your wallabag server. You can edit the title, add and remove tags with autocomplete, and mark the page starred or archived. You can also delete the page. The README says it can send content from a paywalled page to wallabag.
Key features
- One-click saving. Save the current page to wallabag.
- Paywalled pages. Send the page content you can see to wallabag.
- Tags. Add and remove tags, with autocomplete.
- Page status. Set starred and archived, or delete the page.
- Shortcuts. Alt+W and Alt+Shift+W, plus a context-menu entry.
Who it's for
Wallabagger is for people who already use wallabag, or plan to, and want to save pages from the browser. It suits self-hosters. If you want a tool that works with no server, it is not the right pick.
What permissions does Wallabagger ask for?
Its manifest asks for storage, contextMenus, activeTab and scripting. It lists tabs as optional, and it lists an optional host permission for *://*/api/*. It has no content scripts. The README does not say more, so read the install prompt before you add it.
Do I need a wallabag server?
Yes. Wallabagger saves to wallabag and does not store pages itself. You can run your own wallabag server or use one hosted by wallabag. The README says it works with wallabag v2. Set up the server first, then add your server address to the extension.
Can I trust its privacy?
We could not read the developer's privacy policy when we checked; read it before installing. The manifest shows the extension talks to the wallabag server you set up, through an optional host permission on the server's /api/ path. It has no content scripts, per the manifest.
FAQ
Does it work without wallabag? No. It needs a wallabag server.
Can I tag pages when I save them? Yes. Tags have autocomplete.
Is it open source? Yes. The README says it is under the MIT License.
Good to know
The host permission for your server is optional in the manifest. When Chrome asks, grant it for your own wallabag address only. Try saving one page first, then check it appears in wallabag before you rely on it.
Other bookmark managers to compare
Wallabagger is one of 6 picks in our bookmark managers guide:
- Floccus: sync browser bookmarks through storage you choose.
- Linkwarden: save links to your Linkwarden collections.
- Karakeep: save links to your Karakeep app.
- linkding Extension: save links to your linkding server.
- ArchiveBox: send pages to your own ArchiveBox server to keep.
This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing — install and permissions are entirely between you and the extension's own publisher.