most tools are built for discovery
endless feeds
recommendations you didn’t ask for
images you forget as quickly as you find them
it becomes less about keeping things
and more about scrolling
but sometimes you just want to hold onto something
without losing it in the noise
a calm space to keep what matters
forage is a personal visual archive
it isn’t built for consuming more
or organizing everything perfectly
it’s built for keeping things that matter
and coming back to them later
open & hackable
fully open source. modify it, self-host it, or make it yours.
no algorithm
what you see is what you get—nothing is recommended, ranked, or pushed
private by design
your images live in your own database—not ours. we are unable to track or sell your data or images
save from anywhere
grab any image from the web or upload your own in seconds.
tag-first organization
organize images your way with flexible tags and optional project folders
built for focus
no social pressure, no feeds, no distractions. just a calm space to think visually.
a few things that matter
not a feed
not a social platform
not built for engagement
just yours
indie developer-built
completely free forever
quick one-time setup (~5 minutes)
runs on your own database for full ownership
get beta access
made with <3
hi, i'm ak! i'm the founder of tideworks studio, and the sole developer of forage.
as a solo maker, i've put a lot of special attention into making this app what it is. give it a try, and i'd love to know your thoughts!
i accept questions, comments, concerns, and indie rock song recommendations thru email: hi@forage.wiki
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