Link Shortener

Shorten URLs using Bitly with a simple React frontend and Node.js backend.

Quick Start

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Add your Bitly token to backend/.env:

   BITLY_TOKEN=your_bitly_token_here
   PORT=5000
   

3. Start both servers:

   npm start

4. Frontend: http://localhost:5173 Backend: http://localhost:5000

API

• POST /api/shorten
  • Request: { "long_url": "https://example.com" }
  • Response: Bitly short link or error

Notes

• Keep your Bitly token secret
• Change Bitly domain in backend if needed

License

ISC