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Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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MagLit - Privacy Respecting Encrypted Link Shortener with Password Protection and Torrent Magnet Links support

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Overview:

MagLit is a free and open-source privacy-respecting encrypted Magnet/HTTP(s) link shortener with password protection. It is sponsored by Vercel and boasts features such as being easy to use, encrypted, private, and not storing personal data. The tool now supports custom links and QR code generation for links.

Features:

• 100% Easy to use
• 100% Free and Open Source
• 100% Encrypted
• 100% Private
• Support for custom links
• QR Code generation for links
• Fully verifiable builds
• Self-hosting capability

Installation:

To install MagLit, follow these steps:

1. Create a new Firebase project and add details to a .env.local file in the project root directory based on the .env.local.example file.
2. Clone the project and install dependencies using npm or yarn.
3. Run the development server using npm run dev.
4. Alternatively, use Docker by ensuring the .env.local file is available before building.
5. Access the result at http://localhost:3000 and make edits to pages/index.js for customizations.
6. API routes are available at http://localhost:3000/api/xxxxxx and can be edited in pages/api/xxxxxx.js.

Summary:

MagLit is a versatile tool for creating shortened links with added privacy and security features. With its recent updates supporting custom links and QR code generation, along with its emphasis on user privacy and data protection, MagLit stands out as a reliable and easy-to-use solution for those looking for a privacy-respecting link shortener.