gurl

URL shortener backed by Git

A free and open source URL shortener. Easy to set up and deploy using free tools like GitHub and Vercel.

Start with GitHub.dev → Deploy your own ↗

URL Management, Simplified

Create memorable, shareable URLs for your team or organization. Perfect for internal resources, documentation, and frequently accessed links.

All Shortcuts

📚 Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Herman Melville's classic novel on Project Gutenberg. An epic tale of the sea, obsession, and the quest for the white whale.

📄 Getting Started with 11ty

Official documentation for the Eleventy static site generator. Everything you need to build fast, simple websites.

How To Create a New Shortcut

  1. Create a new markdown file in the src directory
  2. The file path will become the URL (e.g., src/books/mybook.md creates /books/mybook)
  3. Add frontmatter to configure the redirect
Show example code 
---
# All of these have defaults:
title: Your Page Title  
redirect_url: https://destination-url.com  
redirect_delay: 5000  
---

Optional content to display on the redirect page

Features

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Git-Backed System

Leverages Git for version control, history tracking, and collaborative management of your URL shortcuts

✍️

Customizable

Fully customize each redirect page with markdown content

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Fast Performance

Static site generation for extremely fast page loads

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Auto-Redirects

Configurable redirect timing with countdown display

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Modern UI

Clean interface with dark mode support and responsive design

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Mobile Friendly

Works great on all devices and screen sizes

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Collaborative

Multiple team members can manage URLs through Git pull requests and branches

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GitHub.dev Integration

Edit and create redirects directly in your browser using GitHub.dev - no local clone needed