ArchiveBox

What is ArchiveBox?

ArchiveBox is an open-source, self-hosted web archiving tool that preserves website content in multiple formats for long-term accessibility. Users can archive content from bookmarks, browser history, RSS feeds, Pocket, Pinboard, and other sources. The application saves archived pages as HTML, PNG, PDF, TXT, JSON, WARC, and SQLite databases—all in standard formats designed to remain readable for decades. ArchiveBox is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to maintain control over their archived data while creating offline backups of web content. Common use cases include preserving research materials, backing up social media content, saving evidence for legal purposes, and protecting against link rot and content degradation. The tool offers multiple interfaces including a web UI, command-line interface (CLI), REST API, and webhook support, enabling integration with other services and workflows. All data remains stored locally on the user's own infrastructure, ensuring privacy and ownership. As an open-source project available on GitHub, ArchiveBox requires self-hosting and technical setup but provides a free alternative to centralized web archiving services. The tool addresses the fundamental challenge that web content naturally disappears or degrades without active preservation efforts, making it suitable for users who want to maintain personal or organizational archives independently.