kurl - YOURLS Shortener

About

kurl is a browser extension for Chrome and Edge that lets you shorten URLs using your own self-hosted YOURLS instance. It’s privacy-focused, fast, and packed with features to streamline your link management workflow.

The name kurl is a playful fusion of two words: "k" from the German word "kurz," which means short, and "url." In German, a short URL is often referred to as a "Kurz-URL," making kurl a fitting and concise name for a URL shortener.


🔧 Features
* Quickly shorten links from any website
* Automatically clean tracking URLs (Google, Bing, etc.) before shortening
* Add custom keywords and titles to short links
* Generate and download high-quality QR codes
* View total links and clicks from your YOURLS dashboard
* Manage existing short links: view stats, delete, or edit
* Use via toolbar button or right-click context menu
* Connects only to your YOURLS instance — no third-party data sharing
* Available in multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish


📦 Installation Options
* Install from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons Store
* Or manually install from the GitHub releases page for development use


🔑 Setup Instructions
After installation, configure the extension by right-clicking the kurl icon and selecting "Options." Enter your YOURLS instance URL and your API signature token (found in your YOURLS admin dashboard under Tools).


📚 About YOURLS
YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is a free, open-source PHP-based tool that lets you run your own URL shortening service. It offers full control over your data, detailed statistics, and plugin support.

 🛠️ Requirements
You must have a YOURLS instance installed on a web server with PHP and MySQL. For setup instructions, visit: [https://yourls.org/#Install](https://yourls.org/#Install)

 🔐 Privacy
kurl communicates only with the YOURLS instance you configure. No data is collected or shared with third parties.

📄 License
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.