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Spec sheet

Product
Shortlink is an open-source, self-hosted URL shortener and link-management platform that runs on Cloudflare Workers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
The deployment guide requires Node.js 22 or later and a Cloudflare account; D1 is offered as the no-external-database option.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The deployment uses Cloudflare Workers, KV, R2, and D1 or Postgres; Workers AI can optionally suggest slugs and social-card text.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The project describes a self-hosted human check using invisible proof-of-work and optional mini-game CAPTCHA, with no third-party service.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Accounts
Accounts use email and passwords with server-side sessions, an active-session list, and soft-delete account closure.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Analytics
Analytics include click totals, unique visitors, time charts, countries, referrers, device, browser, operating system, and a live activity feed.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Analytics retention
unlimitedRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Analytics trade-off
On D1, optional rollup logging reduces database writes but omits unique-visitor counts, the live feed, and sub-hour detail.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
API and MCP
Shortlink provides a REST API with API keys and an MCP server with 12 tools for managing links.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bot filtering
The project says bot traffic is detected and excluded from analytics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Branded links
It supports custom domains, random or custom slugs, expiration, pausing, tags, search, password protection, and UTM building.Read 12 Oct 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
QR codes
Its QR studio supports frames, shapes, colors, gradients, logos, saved presets, and PNG, SVG, or JPEG export.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Routing
Links can route visitors by country and to different targets for iOS, Android, or desktop.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Usage limit
The deployment guide identifies Cloudflare's 100,000 Worker requests per day free-plan limit as the first expected capacity ceiling.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Runs on the Cloudflare Workers free plan; no monthly cost for a normal-sized install. Self-hosted deployment on Cloudflare Workers · Custom domains · Click analytics · REST API and MCP server Read 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free Free Cloudflare Workers free plan · 100,000 Worker requests/day · bulk CSV import up to 500 Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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