Show HN: Updog.link – a URL shortener you can run for free

Category: devtools

Tags: url-shortener, privacy, cloudflare, self-hosted, api

Score: 3.7/10 (Innovation: 3, Technical: 4, Documentation: 5, Utility: 4)

Updog.link is an ad-free, open-source URL shortener that can be self-hosted on Cloudflare's free tier. It provides an API and a simple web client, emphasizing privacy and no tracking. While not technically novel, it offers a practical alternative to commercial shorteners.

Target audience: backend developers, devops, privacy-conscious users

Repository: https://whats.updog.link

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