Link Shortener API Introduction
This is a simple API that can be used as a backend for a link shortener website.
Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>
Endpoints
POST /create
This endpoint allows you to create a short link from a long URL. Request Body:
json
{
"linkid": "a-memorable-link-identifier",
"link": "a-website.com",
"createdat": "current-time-in-iso"
}
Response
Status: 200 OK
Body:
json
{
"status": "Created"
}
Retrieve a Shortened URL
bash
GET /link/:id
This endpoint allows you to retrieve a redirect to a previously shortened URL. Intended for browsers. Request
Response
Status: 301 MOVED PERMANENTLY
Body:
"The link"