sinkto.link – URL Shortener & Analytics Tool
Next.jsURL ShortenerAnalyticsPrismaOpen SourceFree Tool
sinkto.link is a modern URL shortener platform built with Next.js, better-auth, and Prisma. Users can create short links with custom slugs and get detailed analytics including access count, region, device, IP, and referrer (e.g., Google, Twitter). The service is free to use and optimized for speed and security.
Case Study
Challenge
- Existing URL shorteners lacked custom slug support and detailed analytics.
- Needed a free, privacy-focused, and easy-to-use solution for individuals and businesses.
Solution
- Developed with Next.js for performance and scalability.
- Implemented authentication with better-auth for secure user management.
- Used Prisma for robust, type-safe database access.
- Built analytics dashboard: access count, region, device, IP, and referrer tracking.
- Mobile-optimized, fast redirects, and enterprise-grade security.
Impact
- Empowered users to create memorable, branded short links for free.
- Provided actionable insights with real-time analytics.
- Adopted by individuals and businesses for marketing, sharing, and tracking links.
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Tech Stack
- Next.js – App framework
- better-auth – Authentication
- Prisma – Database ORM
- Tailwind CSS – Styling
- Vercel – Hosting & Serverless
- Cloudflare – CDN & Security