Save links to read later without losing the reason you saved them

A browser tab is a convenient reminder until you have dozens of them. A reading list gives articles, videos and useful websites a place to wait without keeping every page open. The key is saving enough context to decide what deserves your attention when you return.

1. Create a collection for your reading queue

Make a collection called Read later in Stash. Keep permanent references in their own topic or project collections, so a page you need for work does not disappear among things you might read someday. If you already have a folder of reading bookmarks, you can bring it in with a browser export.

2. Save a link with a reason to return

Copy the page URL, open Stash on the web, and paste it into the save-link field. Choose your Read later collection. Then edit the link to add a short note: “Try the packing checklist before Friday” is more useful than simply saving a travel article.

On a phone, you can use Stash in the browser with the same account. Your saved links belong to that account, so you can find them again when you sign in on your computer. The dedicated Android app is being prepared for Google Play; see the current status in the Stash for Android section.

3. Use a few tags to choose what to read next

Tags such as weekend, work or tutorial describe the moment when a link will be useful. You can use a tag for articles you have already read, too. Stash does not automatically track whether you have finished a page; a tag or a note is a simple way to record your own progress.

• Short break: save quick articles with a short tag.
• Focused session: tag longer tutorials with practice or study.
• Project deadline: include the project name in a note so it is searchable later.

4. Search for the idea, not just the title

You may remember why you saved a page without remembering what it was called. Stash searches titles, URLs, tags and notes. Search for a phrase you added, a subject, or the site's name, then open the saved link at its original website.

A useful reading list does not need a deep folder tree. If the queue becomes hard to browse, use collections for topics and tags for context, rather than creating a new folder for every article.

5. Review the queue when you use it

After reading something, decide whether it belongs in a long-term reference collection, needs a note, or can be deleted. Remove links that are no longer relevant. The goal is a queue you want to open, not a record of everything you have ever encountered.

Does saving a link make it available offline?

No. Stash saves a bookmark and the information attached to it; it does not download a full article or video for offline reading. The original page must still be available, and paid or private pages may require their own login. Exporting your library as HTML or JSON gives you a copy of your saved link data.

Are reading lists public?

Your Stash library requires your account. Links, collections, notes and tags are not published as public reading lists or added to a search-engine sitemap. You can learn more about the service in the Stash bookmark manager overview.