Linkly - Your Powerful Link Shortener

Linkly is a user-friendly, feature-rich link shortener app designed to simplify and enhance your URL management experience. With Linkly, you can easily generate short, shareable links and customize them to suit your needs.

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Features

• Shorten Long URLs: Instantly create compact, shareable links for long and complex URLs.
• Customizable URLs: Add a personal touch by customizing the alias of your shortened links.
• Mobile-Friendly Design: Fully responsive interface, accessible on all devices.

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Installation Instructions

Follow these steps to install and run Linkly:

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14.0.0 or higher)
• npm package manager
• A MongoDB instance (local or cloud-based)

Steps to Install

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/username/linkly.git
   cd linkly

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

     MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-connection-string>
     NEXT_PUBLIC_HOST=https:localhost:3000
     

4. Run the Application:

   • Development Mode:

     npm run dev

   • Production Mode:

     npm run start

5. Access the App:

   • Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

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Usage

Shorten a URL:

• Enter the long URL in the input field and click Shorten.
• Copy and share your new shortened link.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature/new-feature

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to your branch:

   git push origin feature/new-feature

5. Submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For support or inquiries, feel free to reach out:

• Github: Linkly