There comes a time in every man's life when he needs to write a link shortener. This is that time. And, my dear friend, this is that shortener. Say hello to Linker, the URL shortener that believes in unicorns, long walks on the beach, and not collecting your data.
- 🚀 Dead Simple Frontend: Because who needs complexity when you're just trying to shorten URLs? We've stripped it down to the bare necessities. Just like a caveman with a club, you'll have no problem smashing those URLs into submission.
- 🛡️ Brute Force Protection: No one likes a bully, and that includes brutish brute-forcing bots. We've got your back with a built-in shield against those cyber creeps.
- ⚡ Lightning Fast Redis Caching: Like a cheetah chasing a gazelle, our URL shortener is fast. Redis caching powers this magnificent beast, and you'll have your short links in a flash.
- 🕵 No Data Collection: We believe in privacy. No, seriously. We won't collect your data or perform any analytics. It's like we're not even watching. Pinky promise. 🤙
To begin your magical journey into the land of URL shortening, just use Docker! 🐳
- Clone the repo:
git clone https://github.com/pgrekovich/linker.git - cd into the project directory:
cd linker - Rename
.env.examplein root into.envand change values if you want - Fire up the containers with Docker Compose:
docker-compose up -d - Access the app by visiting
http://localhost:3000in your favorite browser.
That's it! Enjoy your voyage into the wonderful world of Linker. 🚀
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
They say laughter is the best medicine. Here's a joke to lighten your day:
- Why did the scarecrow win an award?
- Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾
Now, go forth and conquer the world of URL shortening! And remember, Linker is always here to help. 🌠