Chhoto URL
Chhoto URL is a blazingly fast, self-hosted URL shortener written in Rust. Minimal dependencies, a tiny footprint, and zero unnecessary features or bloat for clean deployments.
Chhoto URL is a simple, blazingly fast, self-hosted URL shortener written in Rust. It focuses on doing one thing well — shortening URLs — without unnecessary features or bloat.
It exposes a clean REST API for creating and resolving short links, making it easy to integrate with other tools and scripts. The lightweight design and Rust-based backend ensure minimal resource usage, making it ideal for running on low-power servers or alongside other services in a Docker container.
Chhoto URL is a great alternative to proprietary link shorteners like Bitly and TinyURL, giving you full control over your data with no tracking, no ads, and no subscription fees.
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