Snipper.in: A Lightning-Fast URL Shortener Built in 3 Hours

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Historical note: This post was originally published in 2008. It's preserved as part of the blog's history.

Historical Note: This post was originally published in 2008 about Kwippy, an Indian microblogging platform that operated from 2007-2012. While the service is no longer active, the content is preserved for historical reference and the technical insights may still be valuable.

Are you tired of sharing long, unwieldy URLs? Say hello to Snipper.in, my latest side project that’s here to make your life easier!

Introducing Snipper.in: URL Shortening Made Simple

I’m excited to announce the launch of Snipper.in, a new URL shortening service that I whipped up in a record-breaking 3 hours. Yes, you read that right – just 3 hours!

Key Features:

  1. Lightning-fast shortening: Turn any long URL into a compact, shareable link.
  2. Click tracking: Monitor how many times your shortened link has been clicked.
  3. IP tracking: View the last 5 IP addresses that accessed your link.
  4. Simple REST API: Integrate Snipper.in into your own projects with ease.

How It Works

Let’s take a quick look at Snipper.in in action:

  1. Long URL: http://www.kwippy.com/rane/kwips/2008/aug/05/121113/
  2. Shortened URL: http://snipper.in/y
  3. Stats page: http://snipper.in/y/stats

Developer-Friendly API

For all you fellow developers out there, I’ve included a straightforward REST API:

http://snipper.in/geturl?url=[your url]

Example: http://snipper.in/geturl?url=http://www.kwippy.com/dipankar

What’s Next for Snipper.in?

  1. Open-source release: I’ll be publishing the source code this weekend. Stay tuned!
  2. Feature expansion: I have plans to add more functionality in the coming weeks.
  3. Community feedback: I’d love to hear your suggestions for improvements.

Get Snipping!

Ready to give Snipper.in a try? Head over to snipper.in and start shortening those URLs!

Remember, this is just the beginning. I built Snipper.in for fun and to scratch my own itch, but I’m excited to see how it can grow with your input and usage.

Have you tried Snipper.in yet? What features would you like to see added? Drop a comment below and let’s discuss!

Happy snipping, everyone! 🚀✂️

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