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lnkshortner

Custom URL aliases without the bloat

Overview

A modern URL shortener that lets you own your links completely—you choose the slug, you control the domain. Built on Cloudflare Workers for instant deployment and near-zero overhead.

Features

  • Custom, human-readable URL aliases—you choose the slug
  • Instant redirects at the edge via Cloudflare Workers
  • No forced branding or random ID schemes
  • Fast and reliable with zero traditional backend
  • Support for branded internal links and custom domains
  • Simple, maintainable codebase
  • Production-ready deployment
  • Full ownership and control of your links

Architecture

The system is intentionally minimal and maintainable:

Data Flow: URL creation → Alias storage → Request → Worker redirect lookup → Instant redirect response

All operations happen at the edge with zero traditional backend overhead. Redirects are served directly from Cloudflare infrastructure, making them globally fast.

Tech Stack

  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • Cloudflare Workers
  • Cloudflare D1
  • Node.js

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