Adding Links to Your Stash#
Links are the core content of your stashes. This guide covers everything you need to know about adding, editing, and managing links.
Adding Your First Link#
Step 1: Open Your Stash#
Navigate to the stash where you want to add a link.
Step 2: Click Add Link#
Click the + Add Link button (usually at the top or bottom of the stash page).
Step 3: Enter the URL#
Paste or type the URL you want to save in the URL field.
Step 4: Auto-Fetch Preview#
As soon as you enter a URL, Stashed will automatically:
- Fetch the page title
- Grab the description
- Download the preview image (Open Graph image)
Wait a moment for the metadata to load. You’ll see a preview appear.
Step 5: Customize (Optional)#
You can edit any of the auto-fetched information:
- Title — Change or refine the title
- Description — Add your own notes or summary
- Image URL — Use a different preview image
- Tags — Add tags to organize the link (see Tags)
Step 6: Save#
Click Add Link or Save to add the link to your stash.
Manual Metadata Entry#
If auto-fetch doesn’t work or you want full control:
Step 1: Enter URL#
Paste your URL as normal.
Step 2: Wait or Skip#
If the preview doesn’t load:
- Wait a few seconds (some sites are slow)
- Click Fetch Link Preview to retry
- Or manually fill in the fields
Step 3: Fill in Fields Manually#
- Title — Enter a descriptive title
- Description — Write a brief summary
- Image URL — Paste a URL to an image, or leave blank
Step 4: Save#
Click Save to add the link without a preview image.
Editing Existing Links#
Quick Edit#
- Find the link you want to edit
- Click the Edit (pencil) icon on the link card
- Make your changes
- Click Save Changes
What You Can Edit#
- URL (changing this may fetch new metadata)
- Title
- Description
- Preview image
- Tags
- NSFW flag (if applicable)
Deleting Links#
Delete a Single Link#
- Click the More Options (three dots) menu on the link
- Select Delete
- Confirm the deletion
Bulk Delete (If Available)#
- Enter selection mode (if available in your view)
- Select multiple links
- Click Delete Selected
- Confirm
⚠️ Note: Deleted links cannot be recovered. Make sure you want to remove them permanently.
Link Metadata#
What Is Metadata?#
Metadata is information about the link that helps you identify and organize it:
- Title — The name of the page
- Description — A brief summary of the content
- Image — A visual preview (usually from Open Graph tags)
- Favicon — The site’s icon (auto-fetched)
- Tags — Custom labels you add
Open Graph Tags#
Most websites use Open Graph (OG) tags that Stashed reads:
<meta property="og:title" content="Page Title">
<meta property="og:description" content="Page description">
<meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg">
When Auto-Fetch Fails#
Some sites don’t have OG tags or block scrapers. In this case:
- The link will still be saved
- You’ll see a placeholder or no image
- You can manually add metadata
Organizing Links#
Using Tags#
Tags help you categorize links within a stash. For example, in a “Web Development” stash:
#frontend#backend#tools#tutorials
See Tags & Organization for more details.
Link Order#
Links are typically displayed:
- Newest first (default) — Most recently added appear at the top
- By position — If you’ve manually reordered them
- Alphabetically — By title (if sorting is available)
Reordering Links (If Available)#
- Look for drag handles on link cards
- Click and drag to reposition
- Drop in the desired location
- Changes save automatically
View Modes#
Stashed offers multiple ways to view your links:
Grid View#
- Cards with images in a responsive grid
- Best for visual content
- Shows title, description, and tags
List View#
- Compact vertical list
- More information visible at once
- Good for text-heavy links
Compact View#
- Minimal display, maximum density
- Shows only essential information
- Great for quick scanning
Masonry View#
- Pinterest-style staggered layout
- Images maintain their aspect ratio
- Best for mixed content sizes
To switch views: Click the view mode selector (grid/list/compact/masonry icons) on your stash page.
Link Limits#
Per Stash Limits#
Free accounts may have limits on:
- Maximum links per stash (e.g., 500 links)
- Total links across all stashes
Checking Your Usage#
Look for a counter on your stash page showing current link count vs. limit.
What Happens at the Limit?#
- You won’t be able to add more links
- Consider creating a new stash for additional links
- Upgrade your account for higher limits (if available)
Tips for Managing Links#
1. Add Context#
Don’t just save links—add notes about why they’re valuable:
“Great tutorial on React hooks with practical examples”
2. Use Descriptive Titles#
Auto-fetched titles aren’t always clear. Rename for clarity:
Instead of: “Home - TechBlog” Use: “TechBlog - Advanced TypeScript Patterns”
3. Tag Consistently#
Establish a tagging system and stick to it:
- Use lowercase tags
- Avoid special characters
- Be consistent with singular/plural
4. Regular Maintenance#
Periodically review your links:
- Remove broken links
- Update outdated content
- Merge duplicate entries
5. Check Link Health#
Some links may become unavailable over time. Look for:
- 404 errors
- Changed content
- Paywalls that didn’t exist before
Troubleshooting#
Preview Image Won’t Load#
- Some sites block image scraping
- Try manually entering an image URL
- Use the site’s social media share image
Title/Description Missing#
- Not all sites have proper metadata
- Manually enter a title and description
- Consider if the link is worth saving without context
Can’t Add Link?#
- Check if you’ve reached the stash limit
- Ensure the URL is valid (starts with http:// or https://)
- Verify you have permission to edit the stash
- Refresh the page and try again
Duplicate Link Warning#
- Stashed may prevent exact duplicate URLs
- Edit the existing link instead
- Or add a note in the description
Link Shows Wrong Content#
- The page may have changed since you saved it
- Re-fetch the metadata using the refresh button
- Manually update the title and description
Next Steps#
Now that you know how to add links:
