Kutt

Kutt is a modern URL shortener you can run yourself, designed for creating branded short links and tracking how they perform. It provides a clean web interface and an API for managing links, domains, and users, making it suitable for teams and automated workflows.

Key Features

• Custom domains for branded short links
• Web UI for creating, editing, disabling, and deleting short URLs
• Link analytics (e.g., clicks over time, referrers, countries/devices depending on configuration)
• Optional authentication and multi-user support for managing links
• REST API for programmatic link creation and management
• Admin features for managing users, links, and settings
• Docker-based deployment support

Use Cases

• Replace SaaS shorteners (e.g., Bitly) for marketing or internal link sharing
• Create branded short links for documentation, campaigns, and QR codes
• Provide an internal link-shortening service integrated into scripts and CI via API

Limitations and Considerations

• Analytics depth depends on deployment configuration and may be less extensive than enterprise SaaS platforms.

Kutt is a practical choice when you need branded short links, basic-to-moderate analytics, and an automation-friendly API without relying on a third-party short-link provider. It fits both personal and organizational deployments with lightweight administration.