Great app!
There are not many great apps for Pinboard, but this is one of them. It is a much better experience for saving to Pinboard than other apps and Safari extensions on macOS.
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This app acts as a fast and efficient companion for the Pinboard bookmarking service. It allows for quick sharing of URLs from any app, offline reading of cached content, and offers advanced tools for managing and checking your bookmarks.
✓Share extension for any app
✓Offline access to cached feeds
✓Smart search and filtering
✓iCloud settings and favorites sync
✓Broken-link and metadata checker
✓Export bookmarks in multiple formats
✓macOS keyboard-friendly interface
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What's New in Pinmate for Pinboard
1.30
July 22, 2026
NEW --- - Tags tab: full tag browser with all your Pinboard tags (counts, search, star to pin favourites) - macOS: menu bar extra (show/hide, new bookmark, preferences, quit) - macOS: setting to show or hide the Dock icon - In-app browser with Reader mode (system browser or open in-app) - Save PDFs, images, feeds and other non-HTML URLs via the share sheet - Share extension now appears for PDFs in Safari - Saving bookmarks: "Your tags" section with live search and autocomplete from existing Mine tags (app + share extension) - "Your tags" sorted alphabetically when adding a bookmark (app + share extension) IMPROVED ------- - Sync & feeds: each tab (Mine, Popular, Recent, Network) has its own cache and loads independently - Settings: clearer connection status ("token saved, last sync failed" vs "not connected") - macOS: Cmd-F focuses the search field - macOS: Cmd-Shift-P shows/hides the main window - macOS: red traffic-light button hides the window; the app keeps running from the menu bar - Pinboard 503 errors: requests are serialised and retried automatically with longer backoff - Error messages: fixed %@ placeholder; clearer message for temporary server issues - Bookmark download: more flexible date/URL parsing; corrupt items are skipped instead of failing the whole list - Help text added in all supported languages - Last refresh shows date and time (not time-only); clear status whilst refreshing - Review prompt waits until sync is idle so it does not block the first load - Share extension: Save is no longer blocked by metadata fetch running in the background FIXES ----- - Fixed bug where Popular items could appear in the Mine tab - Saving your token in Settings now validates with a real posts/all request - Share extension fetches metadata more reliably (Accept headers, fallback titles from URL) - Tags tab previously showed only manual favourites (looked empty); it now lists all your Pinboard tags - Review sheet "Not now" button could be untappable; only the close (x) worked - Retry on a timeout banner could open the bookmark underneath instead of retrying - Failed refresh could show a misleading "last refresh" time - macOS: "New bookmark" menu item in the menu bar sometimes did not appear TIP --- Pull down on Mine or Tags to refresh if tags or bookmarks do not appear straight away.
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How much does Pinmate for Pinboard cost?
Pinmate for Pinboard is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without recurring fees.
Does Pinmate for Pinboard have ads?
No, Pinmate for Pinboard is ad-free. You can enjoy a seamless experience without any advertisements interrupting your workflow.
What devices is Pinmate for Pinboard available on?
Pinmate for Pinboard is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across your Apple devices.
How often is Pinmate for Pinboard updated?
The app was last updated on July 22, 2026, with version 1.30. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and feature enhancements.
Can I use Pinmate for Pinboard offline?
Yes, Pinmate for Pinboard offers offline access. Your personal feed, popular links, and network are cached locally, allowing you to read content even without an internet connection.
Does Pinmate for Pinboard sync settings across devices?
Yes, Pinmate for Pinboard supports iCloud settings sync. This allows you to store your settings, including your API token, and restore them on a new device.
What export formats does Pinmate for Pinboard support?
Pinmate for Pinboard allows you to export all your bookmarks in HTML, JSON, CSV, or Markdown formats. This is accessible through the Tools menu.
What languages does Pinmate for Pinboard support?
Pinmate for Pinboard supports multiple languages including German, French, Norwegian, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, and Polish. You can select your preferred language in the app's settings.