• CLEANUP
  • PURGE
  • REVIEW
  • STAY

How to archive read articles with your AI

Connect Wallabag to your AI client to manage your reading list. Once connected, your agent handles the cleanup work for you.

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Short answer

How can I archive read articles with my AI?

Your AI uses Wallabag tools to mark entries as read or delete them entirely. You can automate your library maintenance by telling your agent which items to keep or toss. This keeps your reading list from getting cluttered with old or finished content.

Where your library lands.

Library outcomes.

The AI sorts your Wallabag entries into these categories.

CLEANUP

Marked as read

The AI uses mark_entry_read to move finished articles out of your active view. This keeps your unread count accurate.

PURGE

Deleted entries

Old or irrelevant links are removed using delete_entry. This clears out the junk you no longer need to see.

REVIEW

Human decision

If you ask for a summary of a specific article instead of a deletion, the AI provides the text for you to read. You decide if it stays or goes.

STAY

Saved for later

Articles you haven't mentioned or asked to change remain untouched in your library. Your unread list stays exactly as you left it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the list arrives.

The AI acts as a librarian for your Wallabag collection.

  1. Scan the list

    Your agent looks through your Wallabag entries to identify what you want to manage.

    mark_entry_readdelete_entry

  2. Update status

    The AI marks specific articles as finished so they don't clutter your unread queue.

    mark_entry_read

  3. Remove clutter

    The agent wipes out old or unwanted links from your library permanently.

    delete_entry

  4. Confirm changes

    The AI reports back on which items were updated or removed so you can verify the work.

    mark_entry_readdelete_entry

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your Wallabag library.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your specific needs.

Wallabag Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9JEcpr65iZOjgRNwUu24ihXNxbnlXHylMUKADJPX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Wallabag capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wallabag-pocket-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9JEcpr65iZOjgRNwUu24ihXNxbnlXHylMUKADJPX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Mark all articles from my Wallabag library as read.

  • Delete all entries in Wallabag that are older than a month.

  • Find the article about quantum computing in Wallabag and mark it as read.

  • Look through my Wallabag list and delete any entries that are just advertisements.

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Start here

Connect Wallabag once, then ask.

One connection links your library to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit the text inside my saved articles?

    No. The AI can only mark entries as read or delete them.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my entire library by accident?

    No. The AI only deletes specific entries that you explicitly tell it to remove.

  • 03

    Can I undo a deletion made by the AI?

    No. Once the AI uses the delete tool, the entry is gone from Wallabag.

  • 04

    Does the AI need my Wallabag password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, and your login details are handled securely.

  • 05

    Can the AI organize my articles into folders?

    No. The current tools only allow for marking entries as read or deleting them.

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