Shrinky URL Shortener

Shrinky is a simple URL shortener service built with Next.js, MongoDB, and Node.js. It allows you to create short and memorable URLs from long and complex ones.

Features

• Shorten long URLs to create compact and easy-to-share links.
• Quick and easy setup with MongoDB.

Screenshots

Getting Started

These instructions will help you get a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm or Yarn
• MongoDB

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/keshavk4/shrinky-web.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd shrinky-web

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

4. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and provide the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri

   Replace your_mongodb_uri with your MongoDB connection string.

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev

6. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.

Usage

• To shorten a URL, enter the long URL in the input field and click the "Shrink" button.
• You will receive a shortened URL that you can copy and share.

Visit the Shrinky URL Shortener Website to start using the service.

Built With

• Next.js - React framework for server-rendered React applications.
• MongoDB - NoSQL database for storing URL data.
• Node.js - JavaScript runtime for server-side logic.

License

This project is released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.