Purls – Personal URL Shortener

In plain words

Purls is a personal URL shortener that lets users create and manage shortened links. Launched in 2018, it's built as an open-source project available on GitHub. The tool is designed for anyone who needs to condense long web addresses into shorter, more shareable formats. It stands out by offering a self-hosted solution, giving users control over their own shortened URLs rather than relying on third-party services.

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