LinkZy is a fast and user-friendly URL shortening service that helps you share links effortlessly. With a sleek design powered by Next.js and React, LinkZy lets you quickly shorten long URLs using the TinyURL's API — no sign-up required. Whether you're a blogger, developer, influencer, or just a general user, LinkZy makes link sharing cleaner and more convenient!
- Instant URL Shortening: Simply paste your long URL, and get a shortened link within seconds.
- No Signup Required: Start shortening links right away without the need to create an account.
- Powered by TinyURL's API: Trusted, fast, and reliable URL shortening from TinyURL.
- Sleek UI: A beautiful, responsive design built with Next.js & Tailwind CSS.
- Perfect for Anyone: Whether you’re a blogger, developer, influencer, or just sharing links for fun, LinkZy is your go-to tool.
- Frontend:
- Next.js: A fast React framework for server-side rendering and static site generation.
- TypeScript: For better type safety and development efficiency.
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid styling.
- Backend:
- TinyURL's API: For fast and reliable URL shortening.
- Deployment:
- Vercel: Fast and scalable hosting for seamless performance.
- Visit the LinkZy web app.
- Paste your long URL into the input box.
- Click the "Shorten" button.
- Copy your shortened URL and share it wherever you like!
It’s that simple — no account, no hassle.
- Instant and Simple: Shorten links in just a few clicks.
- Fast and Reliable: Powered by the TinyURL's API for seamless performance.
- No Signup: Skip the sign-up process and start shortening right away.
- Sleek, Modern Design: With a focus on simplicity and speed, LinkZy’s UI is designed to give you a smooth user experience.
Want to run LinkZy locally or contribute? Follow these steps:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/aqsaaQaazi/LinkZy.git -
Install dependencies:
cd LinkZynpm install -
Set up your TinyURL's API Key:
- Create an
.env.localfile and add your TinyURL's API Key:const TINYURL_API = "https://tinyurl.com/api-create.php?url={}"
- Create an
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Run the project locally:
npm run dev -
Visit the app at
http://localhost:3000to start shortening URLs.
- Custom Links: In the future, we’re planning to allow users to customize their shortened links (e.g.,
linkzy.com/my-link).
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.
We welcome contributions! If you'd like to improve LinkZy, feel free to:
- Fork the repo
- Create a new branch (
git checkout -b feature-xyz) - Make your changes
- Commit your changes (
git commit -am 'Add feature xyz') - Push to your branch (
git push origin feature-xyz) - Open a pull request