Turn Tana Into the Best Bookmark Manager for Your Second Brain

Ev Chapman
July 24, 2025

I didn't know I had a bookmark problem until Safari on my phone refused to let me open any more tabs.

(500 is the limit if you're curious)

That was my wake-up call.

We all do it - keep browser tabs open as "read later" reminders that multiply like rabbits and rarely get revisited.

So I built something better: a complete bookmark manager in Tana that lets me close all those tabs while keeping everything organised, searchable, and connected to my actual work.

In today's video, I'm showing you exactly how to build this system from scratch:

  • How to create a bookmark hub that makes everything findable again
  • The simple command that lets you open any link with one click
  • How to connect bookmarks to projects so they surface when you need them
  • My categorization system that keeps everything organized without extra effort

This isn't just another bookmark app - it's a system that integrates with where you already work, so you'll actually see and use those saved links again.

Don't want to build this yourself? I created a free Tana Template you can install and get started saving bookmarks straight away!

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