How to Install Shorturl on Windows 11

Shorturl is a simple URL shortening service written in Golang that allows you to create short URLs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Shorturl on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• Go installed on your Windows 11 system
• Git installed on your Windows 11 system
• Access to a terminal or command prompt

If you don't have these prerequisites installed, please install them before starting.

Steps

Step 1: Clone the Shorturl Repository

Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the Shorturl repository. Once there, run the following command:

git clone https://git.mills.io/prologic/shorturl.git

This will clone the entire Shorturl repository and its files to your local system.

Step 2: Build the Shorturl Binary

Navigate into the cloned Shorturl repository directory with the following command:

cd shorturl

Once you are in the correct directory, run the following command to build the Shorturl binary:

go build

This will create a new binary file named shorturl in the same directory.

Step 3: Start the Shorturl Service

To start the Shorturl service, run the following command:

./shorturl -backend file -web

This will start the Shorturl service with the file backend enabled and the web interface enabled as well. If you want to use a different backend, you can specify a different backend option.

Step 4: Test the Shorturl Service

To test the Shorturl service, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 or whatever port you specified in the previous command. You should now see the Shorturl web interface and be able to create and use shortened URLs.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Shorturl on your Windows 11 system. You can now use it to create short URLs for sharing links with others. If you have any trouble or questions, please refer to the official Shorturl documentation for more information.