An open-source alternative to Bitly

In plain words

Sink is an open-source link shortener designed as an alternative to Bitly. It runs on Cloudflare and offers analytics capabilities alongside link shortening functionality. Built for developers and technical users who want to self-host their URL shortening service, Sink emphasizes simplicity and speed while providing security features. The tool is available on GitHub for those seeking a customizable, open-source solution rather than a commercial service.

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From the sources

⚡ A Simple, Speedy, Secure, and Serverless Link Shortener with Analytics, Running Entirely on Cloudflare. - miantiao-me/Sink

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