440 lines
6.4 KiB
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440 lines
6.4 KiB
Markdown
# nx9-url-shortener
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**A lightweight, self-hosted URL management platform written in Rust.**
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nx9-url-shortener combines URL shortening, QR code generation, password-protected links, smart preview pages, analytics, audit logging, and lifecycle management into a single self-hosted application with zero external dependencies.
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Built with Rust, SQLite, Axum, and Askama, nx9-url-shortener is designed for individuals, organizations, homelab operators, and businesses that want complete control over their links, analytics, and branding.
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## Highlights
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### v0.2.0
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* QR code generation (PNG and SVG)
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* QR scan analytics
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* Password-protected links
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* Smart preview pages
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* Link expiration
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* Audit trail
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* Bulk operations
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* Expanded test coverage
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* Improved health monitoring
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## Feature Matrix
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| Feature | Status |
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| ------------------------- | ------ |
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| URL Shortening | ✅ |
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| Landing Pages | ✅ |
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| QR Code Generation | ✅ |
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| QR Analytics | ✅ |
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| Password-Protected Links | ✅ |
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| Smart Preview Pages | ✅ |
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| Link Expiration | ✅ |
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| One-Time Links | ✅ |
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| Audit Trail | ✅ |
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| Bulk Operations | ✅ |
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| Analytics Dashboard | ✅ |
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| Health Monitoring | ✅ |
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| REST API | ✅ |
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| CSV Import/Export | 🚧 |
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| Geo Analytics | 🚧 |
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| Multi-User Administration | 🚧 |
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| SSO | 🚧 |
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## Features
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### URL Shortening
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Create short links using compact hexadecimal identifiers.
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Example:
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```text
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https://your-short-domain/1bb170
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```
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Redirects to:
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```text
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https://very-long-domain-name.com
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```
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### QR Code Generation
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Generate QR codes for every short URL.
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Supported formats:
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* PNG
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* SVG
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Features:
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* Downloadable QR assets
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* QR scan analytics
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* Bulk QR export
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* Print-friendly SVG output
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### Password-Protected Links
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Protect sensitive links using Argon2id-hashed passwords.
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Features:
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* Password gate
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* Secure session handling
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* Configurable protection
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* Audit logging
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### Smart Preview Pages
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Display branded preview pages before redirecting.
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Features:
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* Custom title
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* Description
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* Logo support
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* Open Graph metadata
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* Social sharing previews
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### Landing Pages
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Create standalone landing pages using dedicated page identifiers.
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Example:
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```text
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https://your-short-domain/p/1a2b
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```
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### Link Lifecycle Management
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Control link validity.
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Features:
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* Expiration dates
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* Automatic expiry jobs
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* One-time links
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* Maximum access limits
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* Administrative disabling
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### Analytics
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Track:
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* Total visits
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* QR scans
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* Country statistics
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* Referrers
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* User agents
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* Daily statistics
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* Monthly statistics
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* Yearly statistics
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### Audit Trail
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Track administrative actions including:
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* Login
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* Logout
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* URL creation
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* URL updates
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* URL deletion
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* QR operations
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* Configuration changes
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### Administrative Dashboard
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Web-based administration interface featuring:
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* URL management
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* QR code management
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* Landing page management
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* Preview page management
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* API token management
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* Audit logs
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* Link expiration controls
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* Health monitoring
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* Analytics dashboard
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* SVG charts
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* Bulk operations
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### API Support
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REST API endpoints for automation and integration.
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```text
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/api/v1/*
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```
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Supports:
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* URL creation
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* URL management
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* QR generation
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* Analytics access
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* Bulk operations
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### Security
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* Password-protected administration interface
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* Password-protected links
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* Argon2id password hashing
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* Session management
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* CSRF protection
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* API token authentication
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* Audit logging
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* Link access controls
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### Self-Hosted
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No external services required.
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Dependencies:
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* Rust
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* SQLite
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* Docker (optional)
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No:
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* React
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* Node.js
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* Redis
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* PostgreSQL
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* MongoDB
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* Kubernetes
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* External SaaS
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## Architecture
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### Databases
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nx9-url-shortener uses four SQLite databases.
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| Database | Purpose |
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| admin.db | Users, sessions, API keys |
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| content.db | URLs, landing pages, preview pages, tags |
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| analytics.db | Visits, QR scans, statistics |
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| system.db | Audit events, jobs, migrations, health monitoring |
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## Initial Setup
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Create an administrator account:
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### Native Installation
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```bash
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cargo run -- create-admin
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```
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### Docker
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```bash
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docker exec -it nx9-url-shortener nx9-url-shortener create-admin
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```
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## Screenshots
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### Dashboard
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### URL Management
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### Landing Pages
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### Settings
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### Server Status
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## Docker Deployment
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### Build
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```bash
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docker compose build
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```
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### Start
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```bash
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docker compose up -d
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```
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### Logs
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```bash
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docker logs -f nx9-url-shortener
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```
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## Docker Compose Example
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```yaml
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services:
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nx9-url-shortener:
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build: .
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container_name: nx9-url-shortener
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restart: unless-stopped
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ports:
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- "8654:8654"
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volumes:
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- ./data:/app/data
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- ./config:/app/config
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environment:
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HOST: 0.0.0.0
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PORT: 8654
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DATA_DIR: /app/data
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```
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## Development
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### Build
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```bash
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cargo build
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```
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### Run
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```bash
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cargo run -- serve
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```
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### Create Administrator
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```bash
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cargo run -- create-admin
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```
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### Run Tests
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```bash
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cargo test
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```
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## Project Structure
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```text
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src/
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├── analytics/
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├── auth/
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├── charts/
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├── cli/
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├── db/
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├── jobs/
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├── models/
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├── services/
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├── templates/
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├── utils/
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└── web/
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```
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## Roadmap
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Planned features:
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* Vanity URLs
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* CSV import/export
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* Geo analytics
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* Multi-user administration
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* SSO integration
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* Signed temporary links
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* OpenAPI documentation
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* Webhook support
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## Production Deployment
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Recommended stack:
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```text
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Internet
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│
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Nginx Proxy Manager
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nx9-url-shortener
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│
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SQLite
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```
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HTTPS is strongly recommended.
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## License
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Apache License 2.0
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## Author
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Sunil Purushottam Thakare
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Built with Rust, SQLite, Axum, Askama, and a preference for simple, maintainable software.
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