{"repo":"goncalopolido/linky","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/goncalopolido/linky","clone":"git clone https://github.com/goncalopolido/linky.git","description":"A clean, minimalistic URL shortening app.","language":"JavaScript","stars":41,"topics":["link-shortener","self-hosted","shortener","shortener-service","shortener-url","sqlite","url","url-shortener","better-sqlite3","sqlite3"],"license":"MIT","category":"databases-storage","readme_excerpt":"Linky A minimalist URL shortening app. --- Features Custom short URLs for memorable links. Duplicate prevention, ensuring identical URLs always generate the same short code. Automatic dark and light theme based on the user's system preferences. Fully responsive interface for all devices. SQLite database for lightweight and reliable storage. Express.js backend with efficient request routing. --- Requirements Node.js npm [!TIP] Using the latest LTS version of Node.js is recommended for the best compatibility and performance. --- Quick Start Clone the repository: Navigate to the project directory and install the dependencies: Start the application: [!IMPORTANT] Ensure all dependencies have been installed successfully before starting the server. Otherwise, the application will fail to launch. Once the server is running, Linky will be available at: --- Live Demo [!WARNING] The public demo has been disabled due to repeated abuse. Even with all shortened URLs automatically expiring every 10 minutes, the service continued to be misused. linky.polido.pt There are currently no plans to bring it back. If a more suitable solution is implemented in the future, the demo may return. --- Technical Details Linky uses: Express.js for the backend server. better-sqlite3 for SQLite database operations. CSS for styling without external frameworks. JavaScript for frontend functionality. --- Notes [!TIP] If you are self-hosting Linky, you can modify or completely disable the URL expiration policy to","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/goncalopolido","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/goncalopolido/linky/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}