ToolsBook: Link Metadata Scraper

Overview

ToolsBook is a React app that lets users paste a URL and automatically fetches metadata—title, description, and image—to create a preview card for easy link management.

Problem

Users often save links without context, making it hard to recall their purpose later.

Solution

ToolsBook scrapes webpage metadata on link submission, providing rich previews to improve link organization and recall.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Cheerio
• Database: MongoDB

Key Features

• URL input with automatic metadata scraping
• Visual preview cards
• Save and manage links

Impact

Simplifies bookmarking by adding context and visuals, improving productivity and organization.

Future Work

• User authentication
• Collections and tagging
• Enhanced previews (screenshots)

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ToolsBook streamlines how users save and revisit important web resources.