Introduction
What mnera.io is and how it works
mnera.io is a bookmark manager built on the Solid protocol. Unlike traditional bookmark tools, mnera.io stores your bookmarks in a file you own and control — called a Solid pod — not on its own servers.
How it works
When you sign in with your Solid pod, mnera.io reads and writes a single Turtle (RDF) file at /bookmarks/resource.ttl in your pod. The app acts as a viewer and editor for that file — it never copies your bookmark data elsewhere.
Every read and write is authenticated with your Solid identity (your WebID), so only you can access your bookmarks.
Two sign-in systems
mnera.io has two separate accounts with different purposes. You can use either or both.
| Solid pod sign-in | mnera.io account | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Read and write your bookmarks | Save UI settings, manage subscription |
| What is stored | All bookmark data — in your pod | Email, hashed password, preferences |
| Where stored | Your Solid pod provider | mnera.io servers |
| Required? | Yes — to use the app | No — but needed to save settings across devices |
| Sign-in page | /account/login/solid | /account/login |
A free mnera.io account lets you save UI preferences (theme, language, sort order, font size) across all your devices. A Pro subscription unlocks additional features. Neither account holds your bookmarks.
Key principles
- You own the data. Bookmarks are stored as a Turtle file in your pod. Download it, move it, delete it — no permission needed from us.
- No tracking. mnera.io has no analytics, no ad targeting, and no access to your browsing history.
- No lock-in. Export to Netscape HTML, JSON, Markdown, or Turtle at any time. Import the file into any other tool.
- Open standards. Bookmarks are modelled as W3C Bookmark ontology + Dublin Core RDF, making them interoperable with other Solid apps.
What is a Solid pod?
A Solid pod is a personal data store that you own. Think of it like Dropbox, but the protocol is open — any app can request access, and you decide what each app can see. Pods are hosted by a Solid server; you can use a free community server like solidcommunity.net, or host your own.
What is a WebID?
Your WebID is a URL that uniquely identifies you on the Solid web. It looks like https://yourname.solidcommunity.net/profile/card#me. mnera.io uses your WebID to derive the URL of your bookmarks file and to authenticate your requests.