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Open Short URL

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Spec sheet

Purpose
Open Short URL is a self-hosted URL shortener for creating short links while keeping data on your own server.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The README describes it as suitable for businesses, marketers, privacy-conscious users, and developers seeking API access and no vendor lock-in.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
The project documents Docker and manual self-hosting, VPS setup, Fly deployment, PaaS deployment, and hosting the frontend on Vercel.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
It offers a REST API with API key authentication, webhooks, and an MCP server for external AI assistants.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
Security features listed include password-protected URLs, expiring links, rate limiting, Cloudflare Turnstile, role-based access, and two-factor authentication.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The project says data stays on the user's server and describes the product as having no third-party tracking or data selling.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The project points users to its documentation and GitHub issue tracker for support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is released under the MIT License.Read 12 Oct 2026 · supra126.github.io
A/B testing
A/B testing splits traffic between destinations using weighted distribution.Read 12 Oct 2026 · supra126.github.io
AI integrations
The project says its built-in AI assistant supports Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, Mistral, and Cohere, and its MCP server connects with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
AI providers
The built-in AI chat assistant supports Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, Mistral, and Cohere.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Analytics
Its analytics track clicks, geographic locations, devices, browsers, referrers, and UTM campaigns.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Bulk link creation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Custom domains
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Geo targeting
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Limits
The README says there are no link or click quotas and recommends considering Redis above 50K clicks per day or for multiple instances.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limits and costs
The README states there are no monthly or annual fees and no link or click quotas, while noting a one-time infrastructure investment.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Link controls
Links can use custom slugs, passwords, and expiration settings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · supra126.github.io
Organization
URL bundles group links and support bulk operations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · supra126.github.io
Security features
Listed security features include password-protected URLs, rate limiting, Cloudflare Turnstile, role-based access control, and two-factor authentication.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security reporting
The security policy asks reporters to email vulnerabilities privately and says reports are acknowledged within 48 hours, with a status update within 7 days.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Smart routing
Smart routing can direct visitors based on device, location, language, time, and custom rules.Read 12 Oct 2026 · supra126.github.io

Plans and prices

Open Short URL Free No monthly or annual fees · No link/click limits or quotas · Self-hosted infrastructure costs apply Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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