Archive of Archives

An archive that curates outbound links to other archives. Submissions are welcome

How to submit a new archive card

1. Open data/archive-items.js.
2. Add a new object to the BASE_ARCHIVE_ITEMS array, with the required card information.

• id (string): unique kebab-case key, example experimental-jetset-magazine
• archiveName (string): name shown first in the card meta row
• archiveDescription (string): phrase shown after the archive name in the card meta row; must begin with is
• url (string): full destination URL, must start with https://
• dateAdded (string): date the card is added, in YYYY-MM-DD format
• typeOfSite (string): short site type label shown on the card rail (example: website, youtube, blogspot)
• status (string): card status, must be active or inactive
• categories (string array): at least one category filter label, using an existing label unless adding something completely unique
• thumbnail (string): image path using local repo path (example: /images/thumbnails/your-card-id.webp)

Card template example

{
  id: "unique-id",
  archiveName: "Resource title",
  archiveDescription: "is a living archive of independent artist-run spaces.",
  url: "https://example.com",
  dateAdded: "2026-03-02",
  typeOfSite: "website",
  status: "active",
  categories: ["Category One", "Category Two"],
  thumbnail: "/images/thumbnails/unique-id.webp",
}

Thumbnail requirements

• Max file size: 150 KB per thumbnail
• Allowed formats: .webp, .jpg, .jpeg, .png
• Preferred format: .webp when possible
• Recommended dimensions: 600x600 square source image
• Store uploaded files in: images/thumbnails/

Open-source contribution workflow

1. Create a new branch and PR.
2. Add one or more cards in data/archive-items.js.
3. Add thumbnail files to images/thumbnails/.
4. Keep each thumbnail at or under 150 KB.
5. Use only allowed thumbnail formats (.webp, .jpg, .jpeg, .png).
6. Confirm the site still loads and filters correctly.
7. Open a merge request with a concise description of your additions.

Pull request checklist

• Card IDs are unique and kebab-case
• All URLs are valid and use HTTPS
• dateAdded uses YYYY-MM-DD and reflects when the card was added
• archiveDescription starts with is
• typeOfSite is provided (example: website, youtube, blogspot)
• status is set to active or inactive
• thumbnail points to a valid image (/images/thumbnails/...)
• Thumbnail file size is <= 150 KB
• Thumbnail file extension is .webp, .jpg, .jpeg, or .png
• archiveDescription is concise and clear
• Categories are relevant and consistent
• Archive page renders and filtering behaves as expected

Note: PRs automatically run a GitHub Action that fails if any file in images/thumbnails/ is over 150 KB or uses a disallowed file extension.