What it is for
The builder lets you start from a ready-made template, customise the sections and links, and save a standalone start page. The result is an ordinary HTML file that can be opened locally, set as a browser homepage, or published online using GitHub Pages.
It is especially useful for collecting deep links: not just the front page of a website, but the exact page you use regularly — a course page, work dashboard, cloud folder, project board, radio station, public service, or shopping account.
How it works
The builder runs in your browser. You can save a finished start page, or save a menu config file that lets the builder reload your sections, links, colours, column count, title display and settings later.
You can also import link lists from Markdown, CSV or plain text.
Privacy and control
The tool does not require an account, extension or server-side database. Your menu is edited in your browser. If you save a start page locally, it is just a local HTML file. If you publish it using GitHub Pages, it becomes available at the public URL you choose.
Digital autonomy
The aim is simple: your browser should open with the links you choose, in the order you choose, without a feed or algorithm deciding what gets your attention first.
Creator
This tool was created by Dr Mark Beachill.
Repository
The source is available on GitHub.
github.com/markbeachill/start-page-builder
Public site
The public site is available at:
markbeachill.github.io/start-page-builder/
Licence
The tool is free to use, adapt and share under the MIT licence.