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Slash
Self-hosted platform turning URLs into human-readable shortcuts
Slash lets teams create, tag, and share custom short links, with analytics and a browser extension, all self-hosted via Docker for quick deployment.
Overview
Overview
Slash is a self‑hosted platform that turns any URL into a readable shortcut like s/shortcut. It targets teams and individuals who constantly share links across chat, email, and documentation, offering a central place to create, tag, and organize those shortcuts.
Capabilities
Users can define custom short links, group them into collections, and control visibility per link—public or teammate‑only. Built‑in analytics show click counts and source information, helping you understand link usage. A browser extension for Chromium‑based browsers and Firefox lets you invoke shortcuts directly from the address bar, streamlining daily workflows.
Deployment
Slash runs in a single Docker container. By executing the provided docker run command, the service is exposed on port 5231 and stores data in a mounted volume using SQLite. This lightweight setup requires only a container runtime, making it easy to host on a personal server, VPS, or within a larger infrastructure.
Highlights
Customizable `s/` short links for any URL
Tag‑based organization and shareable collections
Built‑in traffic analytics
Browser extension for instant shortcut access
Pros
- Self‑hosted gives full control over data
- Simple Docker deployment
- Human‑readable shortcuts improve workflow
- Analytics provide insight into link usage
Considerations
- Requires own server or container runtime
- No native mobile app
- Analytics limited to basic metrics
- UI may need customization for branding
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Fit guide
Great for
- Small to medium teams needing shared link repositories
- Developers who prefer self‑hosted tools
- Organizations with strict data residency requirements
- Users who want browser‑integrated shortcuts
Not ideal when
- Large enterprises requiring enterprise‑grade SSO out‑of‑the‑box
- Users seeking a hosted SaaS solution
- Teams needing advanced link expiration policies
- Environments without Docker support
How teams use it
Team knowledge base linking
Team members store and retrieve project docs via short, searchable links, reducing time spent hunting URLs.
Customer support resource sharing
Support agents share consistent help‑article shortcuts with customers, improving response speed.
Marketing campaign tracking
Marketers create campaign‑specific short links, monitor click sources, and adjust outreach based on analytics.
Personal productivity hub
Individuals curate personal collections of frequently used tools, accessed directly from the browser bar.
Tech snapshot
Go52%
TypeScript47%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
Dockerfile1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Slash?
Run the provided Docker command; it pulls the image, maps port 5231, and mounts a data volume.
Can I make shortcuts public?
Yes, each link can be set to public or restricted to teammates.
What analytics are available?
Basic traffic counts and source referrers are displayed per shortcut.
Is there a mobile app?
Currently only browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Arc, and Firefox are provided.
What database does Slash use?
Slash stores data in an embedded SQLite database within the mounted volume.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 3,064
- Watchers
- 3,064
- Forks
- 141
LicenseAGPL-3.0
Repo age3 years old
Last commit3 weeks ago
Self-hostingSupported
Primary languageTypeScript
Last synced 11 hours ago