Linky is a simple yet powerful URL shortener that allows users to create short URLs and track the number of clicks on each link. This project is perfect for those who need a quick and easy way to share long URLs in a more manageable format.
- Shorten URLs: Easily create short URLs from long ones.
- Track Clicks: Keep track of how many times each short URL is clicked.
- Simple Interface: A user-friendly interface makes it easy to use.
These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.
- Node.js (v14.0.0 or later)
- MongoDB (v4.0.0 or later)
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/POBOROJO/Linky.git -
Navigate to the project directory:
cd Linky -
Install dependencies:
npm iornpm install -
Start the server:
npm start -
Stopping the server:
Ctrl + C
After starting the server, you can access the application by navigating to http://localhost:4000 in your web browser. From there, you can create short URLs and view the number of clicks on each link.