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Chhoto URL

Chhoto URL lets you run simple, lightning-fast URL shortener with no bloat entirely on your own server.

MIT Free sintan1729/chhoto-url · 746 github.com Rust 1 deploy option Dark Mode E2E Encryption

Overview

A simple, blazingly fast, selfhosted URL shortener with no unnecessary features; written in Rust. A simple, blazingly fast, selfhosted URL shortener with no unnecessary features; written in Rust. - SinTan1729/chhoto-url The project has 746 GitHub stars and is licensed under MIT.

Key Features

Source: GitHub README

  • Shortens URLs of any length to a randomly generated link.
  • Automatic expiry of links after a chosen time.
  • (Optional) Allows you to specify the shortened URL instead of the generated
  • Opening the shortened URL in your browser will instantly redirect you
  • Super lightweight and snappy. (The docker image is only ~6MB and RAM uasge
  • Counts number of hits for each short link in a privacy respecting way
  • Short links can be edited after creation.
  • QR codes can be generated for easy sharing.
  • Supports operation using API key, and lets the user provide hashed password and API key.
  • Has a mobile friendly UI, and automatic dark mode.

Normalized Features

Source: tool-features-normalized.json

api keys, dark mode, docker, encryption, responsive, sqlite.

Deploy

Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel
elestio

Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo
pikapods

PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Features

Authentication & Access

  • API Key Authentication

Customization & Branding

  • Dark Mode

Security & Privacy

  • Encryption

Mobile & Desktop

  • Responsive / Mobile-Friendly

Category

Self-Hosting Tools (212) URL Shorteners (14)

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