This is a simple URL shortener web application built with Flask, SQLite, and Hashids. It allows users to shorten long URLs into shorter, more manageable links.
- Shorten URLs: Users can input long URLs and get shortened versions.
- Redirect: Shortened URLs redirect users to the original long URLs.
- Statistics: Users can view statistics about the shortened URLs, such as the number of clicks.
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/theinit01/urlShortener.git
- Run the application
python app.py
- Access the application in your web browser by navigating to
http://localhost:5000
. - Enter a long URL in the input field and click the "Shorten" button.
- Copy the shortened URL provided.
- Paste the shortened URL into your browser's address bar and press Enter. You will be redirected to the original long URL.
Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas for improvements or new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the Apache - see the LICENSE file for details.