#What is Cut It?

Cut It is an open-source platform for generating and managing short URLs, designed to simplify link sharing with a clean, intuitive interface. Developed by mehrabmp, it’s built using modern web technologies like Next.js App Router, Server Actions, Drizzle ORM, Turso, and styled with ShadCN UI and Tailwind CSS. Inspired by Dub, Cut It targets developers and users needing quick, customizable URL shortening for personal or professional use. It supports easy deployment on Vercel and includes upcoming analytics features for tracking link performance. With its MIT license, it’s freely accessible for modification and contribution via GitHub.

#Features ⚡️

• URL Shortening: Shorten long URLs with a single click.

• Customizable URLs: Personalize shortened links to suit your needs.

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for seamless link management.

• Analytics (Planned): Track link clicks and stats (feature in development).

• Tech Stack: Built with Next.js, Drizzle ORM, Turso, NextAuth.js, Upstash Redis, and ShadCN UI for styling.

• Deployment: Easily deployable on Vercel or via Docker.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows unrestricted use and customization.

• Modern Tech Stack: Leverages Next.js and ShadCN UI for a robust, scalable app.

• Customizable: Offers flexible URL personalization.

• Easy Setup: CLI-based installation and Vercel deployment simplify development.

• Community-Driven: Open to contributions via GitHub with a clear guide.

#Cons ⚠️

• React Dependency: Limited to Next.js/React ecosystems.

• Analytics Not Live: Link tracking feature is still in development.

• Setup Requirements: Needs familiarity with Next.js, Turso, and Redis.

• Early Stage: As a newer project, it may lack some advanced features compared to established tools like Dub.

#Included Components - Templates

• Shortener Interface: Simple input field for pasting and shortening URLs.

• Custom Link Editor: Interface to create and modify custom short URLs.

• Dashboard (Planned): Upcoming feature for managing links and viewing analytics.

• Authentication UI: NextAuth.js-powered login for user-specific link management.

#Pricing 💸

Cut It operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: All features, including URL shortening and customization, are free under the MIT license.

• No premium version is currently mentioned, but analytics may be part of future updates.

#Integrations 🧰

• Next.js: Core framework for server-side rendering and app routing.

• ShadCN UI: Accessible, customizable UI components for styling.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling for responsive design.

• Drizzle ORM/Turso: Database management for storing links.

• NextAuth.js: Authentication for user accounts.

• Upstash Redis: Caching for improved performance.

• Vercel: Deployment platform for hosting.