Shlink

Shlink

Unofficial Shlink extension

Shlink
What is Shlink?
Shlink is a self-hosted link shortening service. This unofficial Chrome extension allows you to generate short URLs using Shlink. Simply install the extension, enter your API key and Shlink instance location, and click the extension button to get a short link for the current page.
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Stats
Users: 194 ▲ 5
Version: 0.5.1 (Last updated: 2022-11-29)
Creation date: 2020-09-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 94.06K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This unofficial extension provides a shortcut button to generate a short url using Shlink, a self-hosted link shortening service. You will need to run your own instance of Shlink for this extension to function!

After installing this extension, you'll need to go into the extension's preferences and enter your API key and the location of your Shlink instance.

Once installed and configured, click the extension and a short link will be requested from your instance for the page you're currently on. This short link will be copied to your clipboard, so you can easily paste it anywhere you'd like.

Safety
Risk impact

Shlink may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shlink has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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