Deploy Shlink as a self-hosted URL shortener, according to its repository description.
Open source
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Shorten URLs with Kutt, a modern link-shortening project described in its repository.
About Kutt
Kutt is an open-source URL shortener intended for self-hosting. It supports custom domains and lets users create and manage links with custom URLs, passwords, descriptions, and expiration times, plus private statistics and an admin page for users and links.
Setup requires Node.js 20 or above with SQLite by default, with optional Postgres, MySQL/MariaDB, or Redis. Production use requires setting a JWT_SECRET, and the project states kutt.it is not owned by them and links should use kutt.to.
Key features
- Custom domain support for shortened links
- Set custom URL, password, description, and expiration
- View, edit, delete, and manage links
- Private statistics for shortened URLs
- Admin page to manage users and links
- RESTful API for link management
Best for: People who want to self-host a URL shortener with custom domains and link management.
Good for
- Open-source codebase designed for self-hosting with Docker images and compose files
- Works with SQLite by default and also supports Postgres and MySQL/MariaDB
- Offers link controls such as passwords, expiration times, and private statistics
Watch out for
- Requires Node.js 20 or above and manual install, migrate, and start steps
- Requires JWT_SECRET to be set for production use
- Registration relies on email, so it stays disabled if mail is not enabled
Kutt at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › URL & Link Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kutt FAQ
What is needed to self-host Kutt?
Node.js version 20 or above is required. SQLite is the default database, with optional Postgres, MySQL/MariaDB, or Redis. On first start you are prompted to create an admin account.
How can Kutt be run with Docker?
Install Docker, then run docker compose up from the root directory. Separate compose files are provided for SQLite, SQLite with Redis, Postgres with Redis, and MariaDB with Redis.
Is kutt.it the official domain?
No. The project states kutt.it is not owned by them and could be a phishing site. It directs users to use kutt.to.
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