Progressive Web App (PWA) Guide

Access and manage your bookmarks on-the-go with the SortlyAI Progressive Web App. Install directly from your browser for a native app-like experience on any device.

Real-time sync across all devices

Changes sync instantly between your PWA, browser extension, and web dashboard

Getting Started

Install PWA

Install SortlyAI as a Progressive Web App from any modern browser.

Mobile Installation

Visit dashboard.sortlyai.app in Safari/Chrome, tap share → "Add to Home Screen"

Desktop Installation

Visit in Chrome/Edge, click install button in address bar

Sign In

Use your existing SortlyAI account or create a new one.

Email & password sign-in

Google account integration

Apple ID sign-in (iOS)

Biometric authentication support

Key Features

Browser Share Integration

Save bookmarks directly from your mobile browser's share menu.

✅ Android: Chrome, Edge (share to SortlyAI)

📱 iOS: Use Shortcut (see below)

QR Code Scanner

Scan QR codes to instantly save websites to your collection.

Visit /scan in the PWA

Clipboard Paste

Paste URLs from clipboard when adding bookmarks.

One-tap paste for copied links from messages and emails

Saving Bookmarks on Mobile

From Browser Share Menu

Open webpage in mobile browser

Tap share button

Open in SortlyAI PWA

Add tags and save

From PWA Direct

Manual URL Entry

- Open SortlyAI PWA
- Tap "Add Bookmark" (+) button
- Paste or type URL
- Add title, description, and tags
- Save to collection

From Clipboard

- Copy URL from anywhere
- Open SortlyAI PWA
- Tap Add Bookmark → Paste from clipboard
- Add title, tags, and save

Mobile-Optimized Interface

Touch-First Design

Navigation

- Bottom tab bar for one-handed use
- Swipe gestures for quick actions
- Pull-to-refresh bookmarks list
- Long-press context menus

Search & Filter

- Quick search from home screen
- Voice search input support
- Filter chips for tags
- Recent and saved searches

Offline Capabilities

Coming Soon: Full Offline Support

Currently, the PWA caches the app shell for fast loading. Offline bookmark browsing, search, and queued saving are in development.

Current Offline Support

App Shell

PWA loads instantly from cache

Bookmark Data

Requires internet (coming soon: offline cache)

Requires Internet

Website Previews

Loading page thumbnails and content

AI Features

Auto-tagging and content analysis

Sync Changes

Updating across devices

Settings & Preferences

PWA Settings

General

- Default tags for new bookmarks
- Auto-save from clipboard
- Theme selection (Light/Dark/Auto)

Privacy & Sync

- Offline data storage
- Cross-device synchronization
- Browser integration settings
- Data export options

Sync Settings

Auto-sync bookmarks

Sync changes immediately when online

Download previews

Cache website thumbnails for offline viewing

WiFi only

iOS Share Shortcut

iOS doesn't support Web Share Target. Use our Shortcut to share URLs to SortlyAI:

Read the iOS Shortcut setup guide
Create the Shortcut in the Shortcuts app
Share any URL → tap "Share to SortlyAI"

Android Share Target

On Android (Chrome/Edge), after installing the PWA:

Open a webpage you want to save
Tap Share button
Select "SortlyAI" from the share sheet
Add tags and save

Mobile Tips & Tricks

Productivity Tips

Use Quick Tags

Set up preset tags in settings for one-tap tagging

Voice Search

Use voice input to search bookmarks hands-free

Widgets

Add SortlyAI widget to home screen for quick access

Power User Features

Shortcuts Integration

Create iOS Shortcuts for automated bookmark saving

Batch Operations

Select multiple bookmarks for bulk tag editing

Export on Mobile

Generate and share bookmark exports directly from app

Ready to Use SortlyAI PWA?

Take your bookmark organization anywhere with our Progressive Web App:

Install the PWA

Install directly from your browser on any device

Mobile

Desktop

Browser Extension

Complete your workflow with desktop extension

Sync Settings

Configure cross-device synchronization