Chhoto URL
Minimal, fast self-hosted URL shortener written in Rust
Chhoto URL is a simple, self-hosted URL shortener designed to be fast and minimal, avoiding unnecessary features. It provides a small web app and CLI-oriented workflows for creating and managing short links.
Key Features
- Create shortened links with optional random slug generation
- Web application for basic URL shortening workflows
- CLI usage support for automation and scripting
- Designed for high performance with a small footprint
- Container-friendly deployment (commonly used with Docker/Compose)
Use Cases
- Running a private link shortener for a homelab or organization
- Creating short links for internal documentation and tools
- Automating short-link creation in scripts or simple workflows
Limitations and Considerations
- Uses a database-backed store; enabling SQLite WAL mode is recommended for better reliability/performance
- For large numbers of links, longer UID-style slugs are recommended to avoid collisions and creation failures
- For mission-critical use, regular versioned database backups are advised
Chhoto URL is a good fit when you want a no-frills URL shortener that is easy to deploy, fast, and focused on the core feature set. Its minimalist approach makes it especially suitable for private deployments and straightforward link management.
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SQLite
JavaScript
HTML
Docker
Rust
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