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The Bookmarks widget lets you save and organize links to your favorite websites with automatic favicon detection and drag-and-drop reordering.

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Features

  • Quick Access: Save frequently visited websites
  • Favicon Display: Automatic logo/icon detection for popular sites
  • Drag & Drop: Reorder bookmarks by dragging
  • Link Management: Add, edit, and delete bookmarks
  • One-Click Open: Click any bookmark to open in a new tab
  • Visual Organization: Icons make bookmarks easy to identify

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Setup

No integration required—the widget works out of the box!

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Adding Bookmarks

1

Click Plus Icon

Click the + button in the widget header
2

Enter Title

Give the bookmark a descriptive name
3

Enter URL

Paste the full website URL (including https://)
4

Save

Click “Add link” to save the bookmark

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Usage

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Bookmark Display

Each bookmark shows:
  • Favicon/Logo: Automatically detected site icon
  • Title: Your custom bookmark name
  • Link Icon: Indicates it’s a clickable link
  • Delete Button: Appears on hover
Click any bookmark to:
  • Open the link in a new browser tab
  • Preserve your current dashboard view

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Reordering Bookmarks

Change bookmark order with drag and drop:
  1. Click and hold on a bookmark
  2. Drag it to the desired position
  3. Release to drop it in place
  4. Order saves automatically
Touch Support: Long-press on mobile/tablet to start dragging.

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Deleting Bookmarks

1

Hover Over Bookmark

Move your cursor over the bookmark you want to remove
2

Click Delete

Click the trash icon that appears
3

Confirm

The bookmark is removed immediately (no confirmation dialog)

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Favicon Support

The widget automatically detects favicons for popular websites:
  • Social Media: GitHub, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
  • Development: Stack Overflow, GitLab, npm, etc.
  • Productivity: Google services, Notion, Slack, etc.
  • General: Most modern websites with favicons
If a favicon isn’t detected, a generic link icon is shown.

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URL Validation

Bookmarks must include:
  • Valid URL format (checked automatically)
  • Protocol (http:// or https://)
  • Domain name
Example valid URLs:
  • https://github.com
  • https://www.notion.so/workspace
  • https://tryforge.io
URLs without a protocol (e.g., github.com) will fail validation. Always include https:// or http://.

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Drag & Drop

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Mouse Control

  • Activation: Click and drag (10px threshold to start dragging)
  • Visual Feedback: Dragged item becomes semi-transparent
  • Drop Zones: Vertical list with clear drop positions

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Touch Control

  • Activation: Long-press for 250ms
  • Tolerance: 5px movement tolerance
  • Mobile-Optimized: Works smoothly on phones and tablets

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Organization Tips

Group by Category: Order bookmarks by type (work sites, social media, tools, etc.) Most Used First: Put frequently accessed sites at the top Clear Naming: Use descriptive titles so you can scan quickly Regular Cleanup: Remove outdated or unused bookmarks

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Storage

Bookmarks are stored:
  • In widget configuration
  • Saved automatically on every change
  • Synced with your Forge account
  • Persisted across devices
Each bookmark contains:
  • ID: Unique identifier (auto-generated)
  • Title: Your custom name
  • Link: Full URL

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Troubleshooting

If bookmarks aren’t saving:
  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Verify the URL format is correct
  3. Try refreshing the page
  4. Contact support if the issue persists

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Common Issues

Invalid URL error: Make sure to include https:// or http:// in the URL. Drag not working: Ensure you’re clicking and holding (or long-pressing on mobile) before dragging. Missing favicon: Some websites don’t provide favicons or block external access to them. Link not opening: Check that the URL is correct and the site is accessible.

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Limits

While there’s no hard limit on the number of bookmarks:
  • Performance is optimal with up to 50 bookmarks
  • The widget scrolls if you have more bookmarks than fit
  • Consider using multiple bookmark widgets for different categories

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Widget Sizes

  • Desktop: 1 column × 2 rows
  • Tablet: 1 column × 2 rows
  • Mobile: 1 column × 1 row
The Bookmarks widget is perfect for quick access to your most-used websites, development tools, documentation sites, or any links you reference frequently.

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