ShortZoid

ShortZoid is a powerful tool designed to simplify the process of shortening URLs while providing advanced tracking capabilities. Whether you’re a marketer, developer, or everyday user, ShortZoid helps you manage and analyze your links with ease.

Features

Effortless URL Shortening: Instantly create shortened URLs for easy sharing.
QR Code Generation: Generate QR codes for any shortened link to enhance offline sharing.
Comprehensive Analytics: Track clicks, devices, and browsers with detailed visit history.
User-friendly Dashboard: Access and manage all your shortened URLs in one intuitive interface.

Tech Stack

Backend: Node.js (Express.js)
Frontend: EJS (Embedded JavaScript)
Database: MongoDB

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

Node.js (14+)
MongoDB Atlas
npm or yarn

Usage

Open your browser and navigate to ShortZoid.

Sign up or log in to your account.
Once logged in, enter the URL you want to shorten in the provided field.
Click "Generate" to generate a shortened link and QR Code.
Access additional features such as generating QR codes, tracking clicks, and viewing your URL history from your dashboard.
Copy your shortened URL or Download the QR Code and share it with others!

Run Locally

Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/pulkitgarg04/shortzoid

Go to the project directory

  cd shortzoid

Install dependencies

  npm install

Start the server

  npm run start

Environment Variables

To run this project, you will need to add the following environment variables to your .env file: PORT SECRET MONGODB_URL EMAIL EMAIL_PASSWORD IPSTACK_API_KEY

Contributing

We appreciate your interest in contributing to ShortZoid! Your contributions help us improve and grow. Please feel free to submit pull requests, report issues, or suggest new features. Your feedback and participation are highly valued as we continue to develop and enhance the platform.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.