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Slash

Self-hosted link manager with human-readable shortcuts

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Slash is an open-source platform for organizing and sharing frequently used links through memorable, human-readable shortcuts (for example, s/name). It helps teams and individuals reduce “link chaos” by making important URLs easier to find, share, and reuse.

Key Features

  • Create customizable short links using an s/ shortcut format
  • Tag and organize links for faster discovery and management
  • Share links publicly or restrict access to teammates
  • Collections for grouping and sharing sets of shortcuts
  • Basic traffic analytics for link clicks and sources
  • Optional browser extension for quick access via the browser search/address bar

Use Cases

  • Team knowledge sharing for internal tools, dashboards, and runbooks
  • Personal link hub for commonly used resources and quick navigation
  • Curated collections of links shared with external collaborators or the public

Limitations and Considerations

  • Analytics are focused on link traffic basics and may not replace full web analytics platforms

Slash combines a lightweight link manager with a shortcut-first workflow, making shared URLs easier to remember and distribute. It is well-suited for small teams or individuals who want a simple, searchable system for link organization and sharing.

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