TagSpaces by tagspaces
TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging support
About TagSpaces
From the project's README at github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
TagSpaces is a free and open-source platform for organizing, tagging, and managing your local files. It runs completely offline, with no need for cloud services, internet connection, or vendor lock-in. Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, it also includes a browser extension (Web Clipper) for Firefox, Edge, and Chrome to capture online content as local files. Learn More Website Blog Documentation Community Forum GitHub Issues
Grab the latest release from the GitHub Releases Page. Check out the full changelog for recent updates.
Features at a Glance File & Folder Management - Browse, organize, and manage local files in a powerful interface. Tagging System - Add tags directly into filenames or use sidecar files for metadata storage. **Flexib
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 5.1k | github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces |
| GitHub forks | 506 | github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 13.5 years | since Nov 2012 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 260 | last: 6 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Ready to self-host TagSpaces?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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