Flink

A zero-config, FOSS URL shortener with QR code generation and OpenTelemetry support, built in ASP.NET Core.

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Version history

1 release· tracked since June 5, 2026

2.6.0-rc02
First tracked version
Detected on June 5, 2026

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OpenAltFinder Score

67/100

Project Health (50%)

40/100

License (20%)

100/100

Self-hostable (20%)

100/100

Recency (10%)

70/100

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Project Details

Self hostable

Yes

Repository details

Version

2.6.0-rc02

Created

3/9/2024

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Last commit

6/21/2026

Updated 10/18/2026, 8:00:17 PM

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