shlink

shlink

Alternative to Bitly

A self-hosted URL shortener with analytics, QR codes, and APIs

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Free alternative to Bitly

shlink is a free, open-source alternative to Bitly. Here's why:

  • /Users/apple/PycharmProjects/json_schema_generator/venv/bin/python /Users/apple/Library/Application Support/JetBrains/Toolbox/apps/PyCharm-P/ch-0/plugins/python/helpers/pycharm/_jb_runner_helper.py --target /private/var/folders/24/t_l1p4n5677l9t18g632d4v00000gn/T/tmp.json --client=browser --schema=/private/var/folders/24/t_l1p4n5677l9t18g632d4v00000gn/T/tmp_schema.json --context=/private/var/folders/24/t_l1p4n5677l9t18g632d4v00000gn/T/tmp_context.json --request=/private/var/folders/24/t_l1p4n5677l9t18g632d4v00000gn/T/tmp_request.json --test_mode=True --run_mode=tool --model=claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620 --temperature=0.0 --top_p=1.0 --max_tokens=2000 --seed=1337 --tool_code=import json 1. **Analyze Project and Determine `alternative_name`**: `shlink` is a self-hosted URL shortener with analytics and QR codes. The most popular commercial URL shortener is clearly Bitly. This will be the `alternative_name`.โœ… Final decision for `alternative_name`: Bitly.2. **Generate `bullets`**: Need 5 punchy feature bullets. Max 6 words per bullet, start with emoji, feature name. Focus on what people would pay for in Bitly. * Self-hosting is a key differentiator for open-source: ๐Ÿ”’ Self-hosted freedom. (3 words) * Analytics: ๐Ÿ“Š Advanced analytics. (2 words) * QR codes: ๐Ÿ“ฑ Custom QR codes. (3 words) * APIs: โš™๏ธ Powerful API integrations. (3 words) * Custom domains: ๐ŸŒ Branded custom domains. (3 words)โœ… Bullets drafted and checked. All start with emoji, concise, and highlight features.3. **Generate `post_threads_1`**: Strict 200-char limit. Hook-driven.
  • Free alternative to [alternative_name] [project name] is free & open-source. No watermark. No subscription.
  • . Use ` ` for empty line.
  • Free alternative to Bitly! shlink is free & open-source. Get full control of your short URLs, with no limits or subscription.
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