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Dev tools · June 30, 2019

Web pages stored entirely in the URL

Create and view web pages stored entirely in the URL - GitHub - jstrieb/urlpages: Create and view web pages stored entirely in the URL

Web pages stored entirely in the URL launched on June 30, 2019 with 377 votes, #22 of 2,757 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

This tool encodes entire web pages into URLs, allowing users to create self-contained links that require no server hosting. The encoded content loads directly from the URL itself. It's designed for anyone wanting to share simple web content without infrastructure overhead, from developers to casual users. The approach stands out for its technical simplicity and portability—a single link becomes a complete, shareable webpage.

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