This software provides a service similar to Tiny URL, allowing the user to shorten long URLs into shorter ones for easier sharing and management.
GitUrl is a versatile script that provides a URL shortening service similar to the popular Tiny URL. With GitUrl, users can input any URL and receive a shorter, easier-to-manage URI that can be easily pasted, remembered, or written down for convenience. To run GitUrl, the link:[git] content tracker must be installed on your system as it is a requirement for the script to operate.
One of the key advantages of GitUrl is its flexibility, making it an ideal solution for situations where sensitive information such as URLs must be kept from external service providers. In such cases, GitUrl can easily be set up on an internal web server to provide URL shortening service while maintaining the privacy and security of company networks.
GitUrl is a single shell script that can be run as a CGI program. Setting it up is a breeze; simply copy the gurl script to the desired CGI-enabled web server path, and as the web server user, set up a git repository with "git init." If your system has shell and PATH in a different location, you may need to modify the gurl script to ensure it runs smoothly.
Using GitUrl is a straightforward and simple process. To obtain a shorter URL, navigate to +?'URL_to_shorten'+. Upon retrieval, the shortened URL will redirect to the original URL that was entered. What's more intriguing is that the URL database is managed with Git, leading to interesting consequences that users are encouraged to explore and study.
Overall, GitUrl is a powerful and practical script that provides an effective URL shortening solution, especially in situations where privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance. With its convenient installation and usage, GitUrl is an ideal software for individuals and corporations alike seeking a reliable and secure URL shortener solution.
One of the key advantages of GitUrl is its flexibility, making it an ideal solution for situations where sensitive information such as URLs must be kept from external service providers. In such cases, GitUrl can easily be set up on an internal web server to provide URL shortening service while maintaining the privacy and security of company networks.
GitUrl is a single shell script that can be run as a CGI program. Setting it up is a breeze; simply copy the gurl script to the desired CGI-enabled web server path, and as the web server user, set up a git repository with "git init." If your system has shell and PATH in a different location, you may need to modify the gurl script to ensure it runs smoothly.
Using GitUrl is a straightforward and simple process. To obtain a shorter URL, navigate to +?'URL_to_shorten'+. Upon retrieval, the shortened URL will redirect to the original URL that was entered. What's more intriguing is that the URL database is managed with Git, leading to interesting consequences that users are encouraged to explore and study.
Overall, GitUrl is a powerful and practical script that provides an effective URL shortening solution, especially in situations where privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance. With its convenient installation and usage, GitUrl is an ideal software for individuals and corporations alike seeking a reliable and secure URL shortener solution.
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