Shlink

Shlink: Professional URL Shortening Platform

Shlink is an open-source, self-hosted URL shortening solution built with PHP, offering developers and organizations complete control over their short URL infrastructure.

Key Features

• Self-hosted Solution: Deploy via distribution files or Docker containers
• Flexible URL Management: Generate random short codes or create custom slugs
• Analytics & Tracking: Collect anonymized visit statistics and geolocation data
• Multiple Interfaces:
  • REST API for programmatic access
  • CLI interface for command-line operations
  • Progressive Web App for user interaction

Technical Stack

• Built on modern PHP technologies including Mezzio, Doctrine, and Symfony
• MIT licensed and hosted on Github
• Container-ready with Docker support

Use Cases

• Marketing campaign tracking
• Social media link management
• Email campaign analytics
• Enterprise URL shortening needs
• Custom branded short URLs