/link-minifier

link minifier that takes any valid link and creates a shorter link

Primary LanguageJavaScriptMIT LicenseMIT

Link Minifier

Link Minifier is a simple and lightweight URL-shortening service that allows you to create short links from long URLs. It's perfect for sharing links on social media, in emails, or anywhere you need to save space and make your links more user-friendly.

Features

  • Shorten long URLs with a single click.
  • Customize your short links with easy-to-remember aliases.
  • Secure and reliable link management.

Getting Started

To get started with Link Minifier, follow these simple steps:

  1. Clone the repository
  • git clone https://github.com/maddox05/link-minifier.git
  1. Install dependencies
  • No dependencies

Usage

Shorten a Link

  1. Visit the Link Minifier web interface.
  2. Log in using your Google account.
  3. Paste your long URL into the input field.
  4. Click the "Minify" button.
  5. Your shortened link will be generated and displayed below.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, bug fixes, or new features you'd like to add, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
  3. Make your changes and commit them with clear and concise commit messages.
  4. Add your name and your GitHub profile link in Contributors.md.
  5. Push your changes to your fork.
  6. Submit a pull request to the main repository.

Upon completing your initial contribution to this repository, kindly ensure to include your name and profile link within the Contributors.md file, adhering to the specified format:

- [name](link)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License (click for details).

Acknowledgments

  • This project was inspired by the need for a simple and self-hosted URL shortening service.
  • Thanks to CtrlAltDelight for all the help!
  • Thanks to Light Andy for the new style!

Happy link shortening with Link Minifier! 😄