Backpocket

This is my own version of the now dead Pocket service. Only I can store things in my backpocket - all can peruse, though. Uses a modified Next.js image gallery that fetches images from Unsplash API.

Getting started

1. Get an Unsplash API key from Unsplash Developers

2. Create a .env.local file and add your API key:

UNSPLASH_ACCESS_KEY=your_access_key_here

3. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

4. Run the development server:

pnpm run dev

Caching

The app caches Unsplash images for 24 hours to avoid hitting API rate limits. The cache is stored locally in .unsplash-cache.json.

Clearing the Cache

To force fresh images from Unsplash:

# Option 1: Delete the cache file
rm .unsplash-cache.json

# Option 2: Use the utility function (if you add it to a script)
node -e "require('./utils/unsplashCache').clearUnsplashCache()"

The cache will automatically refresh after 24 hours or when you rebuild the app.

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Made with ❤️ while wearing a pair of pants with pockets 👖