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The ArcHive mobile app is your personal digital sanctuary for thoughts, links, and code - available on both iOS and Android. Built with Expo and React Native, it provides a seamless experience for capturing and organizing your knowledge base from anywhere.

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Features

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Multi-Content Support

Effortlessly save and manage different types of content in one unified system:
  • Text Notes: Capture fleeting thoughts and important information
  • Web Links: Save articles, tutorials, and web resources with automatic metadata extraction
  • Code Snippets: Store and organize code snippets for quick reference

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Seamless Content Capture

Share From Anywhere Share links and text directly from other apps into ArcHive for quick saving. The app integrates with your device’s native share functionality. Deep Linking Open content directly in the app via shared links using the archive:// URL scheme. In-App Capture A dynamic Floating Action Button (FAB) allows for quick and delightful creation of new content without interrupting your workflow.

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Intelligent Content Processing

Automatic Parsing ArcHive automatically parses web links to extract titles, descriptions, and other metadata. It includes specialized parsers for popular platforms:
  • GitHub repositories and gists
  • Instagram posts
  • YouTube videos
  • Twitter/X posts
Screenshot Generation For every link you save, ArcHive generates a screenshot for quick visual reference using Puppeteer, stored on Cloudinary. Automated Tagging An intelligent tag engine analyzes your content to suggest relevant tags, making organization effortless.

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Powerful Organization & Retrieval

Full-Text Search Find exactly what you need with powerful search that scans the entire content of your saved items, not just titles. Matching keywords are highlighted for context. Content Type Filtering Quickly filter your content by type (All, Link, Text, Code) for focused browsing. Platform Categorization Automatically categorizes links by their source platform with visual badges and icons:
  • GitHub
  • YouTube
  • Twitter/X
  • Instagram
  • And more
Browse by Platform Dedicated browse tab to view and filter content by platform, making it easy to find all your saved GitHub repos, YouTube videos, or tweets in one place. Platform Statistics See at a glance how many items you have saved from each platform. Infinite Scroll Seamlessly load more content as you scroll with optimized pagination using TanStack Query. Recent Search History Quick access to your recent searches for faster navigation. Rich Metadata Organize your content with custom titles, descriptions, and flexible tagging. Content Management Easily view, edit, and delete your archived content with intuitive gestures and interfaces.

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Profile Management

User Profiles Manage your account from a dedicated profile screen with real-time statistics. Profile Pictures Upload and update your profile picture with Cloudinary-powered image storage. Usage Statistics Track your content creation with detailed stats showing:
  • Total items saved
  • Breakdown by content type (links, text, code)
  • Platform-specific counts
Account Customization Update your first name and last name to personalize your experience.

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Installation

1

Download from App Store

The ArcHive mobile app is available for download on both platforms:
# Search for "ArcHive" on the App Store
# Or visit: [Coming Soon]
The app is currently in development. Public releases will be available soon.
2

Create an Account

Open the app and tap “Register” to create your account:
  • Enter your email address
  • Choose a secure password
  • Add your first and last name
  • Tap “Create Account”
3

Start Capturing Content

Once logged in, you can immediately start saving content:
  • Tap the FAB (Floating Action Button) to create new items
  • Share content from other apps directly to ArcHive
  • Use deep links to open specific content

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Usage

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Creating Content

Using the FAB
  1. Tap the Floating Action Button in the bottom right corner
  2. Select your content type:
    • Link: Save a web URL with automatic metadata extraction
    • Text: Create a text note or save copied text
    • Code: Store a code snippet with syntax highlighting
  3. Fill in the details (title, content, tags)
  4. Tap “Save” to add it to your archive
Sharing from Other Apps
  1. From any app (browser, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), tap the Share button
  2. Select “ArcHive” from the share sheet
  3. The app will open with pre-filled content
  4. Review and save to your archive

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Browsing Content

Home Tab View all your saved content in chronological order with infinite scroll. Use the search bar to find specific items or filter by content type. Browse Tab View content organized by platform:
  • See platform statistics at a glance
  • Tap any platform to view all saved items from that source
  • Quickly identify patterns in your saved content
Search Tap the search bar on the home screen:
  • Type keywords to search across all content
  • Matching text is highlighted in results
  • Access recent searches for quick filtering
  • Filter by content type while searching

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Managing Content

View Details Tap any item to view full details:
  • Complete content with metadata
  • Screenshots for links
  • All associated tags
  • Creation and modification dates
Edit Content From the detail view:
  1. Tap the Edit button
  2. Modify title, description, tags, or content
  3. Save your changes
Delete Content From the detail view:
  1. Tap the Delete button
  2. Confirm the deletion
Deleted content cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to permanently remove the item.

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Profile & Settings

Update Profile
  1. Navigate to the Profile tab
  2. Tap your profile picture to upload a new one
  3. Edit your first name or last name
  4. Changes are saved automatically
View Statistics Your profile displays:
  • Total items saved
  • Links count
  • Text notes count
  • Code snippets count
  • Account information
Logout Tap the Logout button in the profile tab to sign out of your account.

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Technical Details

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Supported Platforms

  • iOS: iOS 13.0 and later
  • Android: Android 5.0 (API level 21) and later

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Bundle Identifiers

  • iOS: com.atharvdange618.archive
  • Android: com.atharvdange618.archive

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URL Scheme

The app supports the archive:// URL scheme for deep linking.

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Key Technologies

  • Framework: Expo SDK 54
  • Navigation: Expo Router with typed routes
  • State Management: Zustand
  • Data Fetching: TanStack Query (React Query)
  • Forms: React Hook Form with Zod validation
  • Image Handling: Expo Image Picker + Cloudinary
  • Secure Storage: Expo Secure Store for authentication tokens
  • UI Components: React Native with Reanimated animations

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Troubleshooting

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Login Issues

If you’re having trouble logging in:
  • Verify your email and password are correct
  • Check your internet connection
  • Try resetting your password
  • Ensure the app is up to date

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Content Not Syncing

If your content isn’t appearing:
  • Check your internet connection
  • Pull down to refresh the content list
  • Try logging out and back in
  • Restart the app

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Share Extension Not Working

If sharing from other apps isn’t working:
  • Make sure you’ve granted the app necessary permissions
  • Restart the source app and try again
  • Reinstall ArcHive if the problem persists

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App Crashes

If the app crashes frequently:
  • Update to the latest version
  • Clear the app cache
  • Restart your device
  • Report the issue with details about when it occurs

Chrome Extension

Save content from your browser

Web Dashboard

Manage your archive from desktop

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