@halvaradop/shortify-cli

@halvaradop/shortify-cli is a powerful terminal-based tool that helps you shorten lengthy URLs for easier sharing and management. It offers a variety of options to customize URLs according to your style, view statistics of shortened links, and maintain a list of your creations.

Installation

Install the package globally using npm

npm i -g @halvaradop/shortify-cli

Usage

Shortify CLI provides a clear structure for shortening URLs

shortify <source-url> [options]

<source-url>

This represents the long URL you want to shorten. For guaranteed success, it's recommended to enclose the URL in quotes, especially if it contains special characters.

[options]

These flags let you customize the shortened URL and manage your existing links:

• -s or --stats: View detailed statistics for a specific shortened URL, providing insights into its usage
• -r or --remove: Permanently remove a shortened URL from your list
• -c or --create (default): Creates a shortened URL based on the provided source URL.
• -d or --domain: Define a custom domain (if supported by the shortening service) for your shortened URLs
• -i or --short-id: Customize the unique identifier (short code) for the shortened URL, allowing you to create more memorable links.

Examples

# Shorten a URL with default options
shortify "https://www.example.com/very-long-url"

# View statistics for a shortened URL
shortify -s "https://your-shortened-link.com"  # Replace with your actual shortened URL

# Remove a shortened URL
shortify -r "https://your-shortened-link.com"  # Replace with your actual shortened URL

# Create a shortened URL with a custom short code
shortify "https://www.example.com/another-long-url" -i "my-custom-code"