Snapp: Build Your Own Custom URL Shortener

What is Snapp?

Snapp is a self-hosted URL shortening service designed to provide users with a secure, customizable, and easy-to-manage short link solution. Built with the Svelte frontend framework, it supports multiple databases and deployment platforms, making it suitable for individuals or teams who need autonomous control over their link management.

While there are already several similar applications in the store, like flink and Shlink, here are Snapp's distinguishing features:

🚀 Essential Features, No Frills

• Custom Short Codes: Want a memorable link like yourdomain.com/shop? No problem.
• Expiration Date Setting: Marketing campaign over? Set an expiration time, and the link will automatically become invalid.
• Visit Statistics: See who clicked your link and when, all at a glance.
• Password Protection: Sensitive links can be password-protected, accessible only to those who know the password.

https://appstore.lazycat.cloud/#/shop/detail/cloud.lazycat.app.snapp1

How to Use

After installing the application, open the main page.

Its entry is quite hidden; you need to scroll to the bottom and click the avatar icon in the lower right corner.

Admin credentials: admin / admin123

Enter the main page and add a shorturl entry.

Noticing everything is in English and feeling a bit unfamiliar? Let's switch the language to Chinese in the settings first.

Return to the dashboard to add a new entry. You can customize the code; I'll enter "tian".

Using Boss Wang's blog as an example.

After saving, click on the right side to copy the URL for others to use.

The generated URL is https://snapp.lanmao168.heiyu.space/tian. It also supports QR code viewing. I'll scan it with WeChat.

Enter the password "123", click continue, and you can see the blog.

If I exceed the visit limit, it will prompt that the link cannot be found.

If you've used other short link services before, Snapp supports CSV import. Format: Original URL, Short Code, Description

The statistics page shows the specific number of website visits.

Summary

Snapp is a treasure trove of a tool, specifically designed for users who value control over their URL management. It offers features like custom short codes, expiration dates, password-protected links, and usage statistics.

Whether you're a personal blogger wanting personalized short links or a business needing controlled link management, Snapp can meet your needs.

Give it a try—you might just fall in love with this sense of control