Question 1

How to self-host Tottem on my own server?

Accepted Answer

You need to set up PostgreSQL, configure environment variables like DATABASE_URL, and run both the API and frontend services separately, as outlined in the setup section. Deployment is configured for Zeit Now, but adapt for other hosts.

Question 2

Tottem vs Raindrop.io or Pocket?

Accepted Answer

Tottem is open-source and self-hostable with a focus on ethical design and social features, while Raindrop.io and Pocket are commercial services with broader integrations and algorithm-driven recommendations. Tottem suits those valuing control over curation.

Question 3

How to customize the UI design in Tottem?

Accepted Answer

UI is built with TailwindCSS, so you can modify styles using Tailwind's utility classes. Design inspiration from Notion and Things 3, with Figma files available for reference, allowing easy customization.

Question 4

Does Tottem support browser extensions for saving bookmarks?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention browser extensions; it focuses on web app functionality. You'd need to implement custom solutions or contribute to the project to add such features.

Question 5

How to handle authentication in a Tottem deployment?

Accepted Answer

Uses Auth0 for authentication, so you must set up an Auth0 account and configure callbacks in environment variables. The tech stack section notes this, but detailed Auth0 integration steps are sparse.

Question 6

Can Tottem scale for large libraries with thousands of items?

Accepted Answer

Performance with Prisma Client is noted as good even with cold starts, but scalability for very large datasets isn't detailed. Using PostgreSQL and efficient queries should help, but performance testing is advised.

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