Slash

Slash is a self-hosted URL shortening service focused on creating and managing branded short links for individuals and teams. It provides a web UI and API to generate, organize, and track short URLs using custom domains.

Key Features:

• Create short links with customizable slugs/aliases
• Support for custom domains for branded links
• Web-based management UI for creating and organizing links
• Click analytics (basic traffic insights per link)
• Team/workspace-oriented management (multi-user collaboration)
• API for programmatic link creation and management

Use Cases:

• Host branded short links for marketing campaigns and social posts
• Provide stable redirect links for documentation, QR codes, and printed materials
• Offer an internal link shortener for teams to share memorable URLs

Limitations and Considerations

• Feature depth and analytics capabilities may be more basic than enterprise hosted short-link platforms
• Deployment and scaling options depend on your chosen infrastructure and database/runtime configuration n Slash is a practical choice if you want ownership of your short-link domain(s) and link data while keeping a simple workflow for link creation and sharing. It fits well for organizations that need branded short URLs and basic tracking without relying on third-party hosted services.