Short Link Generator

🔗 VSL.IM URL Shortener – Instantly Create Smart, Secure Short Links Turn long URLs into short, easy-to-share links in seconds – with optional expiration and your own token! Whether you're sharing a link over chat, posting on social media, or creating temporary links for internal use, the VSL.IM URL Shortener Chrome Extension gives you quick, secure, and trackable short URLs – right from your browser toolbar or context menu. 🌟 Why Use VSL.IM? Long, messy URLs are hard to read, difficult to type, and take up precious space in chats, documents, or posts. With the VSL.IM URL Shortener: Your links are clean and professional. Expiration dates make them time-sensitive. They’re copy-ready and privacy-conscious. No third-party tracker links. No unnecessary redirects. Just you, your link, and a short path to it. ⚙️ Key Features ✅ One-click shortening: Enter or paste any URL to instantly get a short version via VSL.IM ✅ Auto-copy to clipboard: As soon as a short link is generated, it’s ready to paste ✅ Supports expiration dates: Create links that expire on a specific date and time ✅ Keyboard shortcut: Press Ctrl+Shift+E to instantly shorten your current tab's URL ✅ Context menu integration: Right-click any link on a webpage and choose "Shorten this URL" ✅ Token customization: Use the default API token, or enter your own for full control ✅ Dark mode ready: Seamless dark mode UI for popup and settings ✅ Fully open, transparent, and built with ❤️ by the security community 🛠️ How It Works Click the Extension Icon The popup opens with your clipboard URL auto-filled (if detected) Press “Shorten” to create the short link Use a Custom Expiration Pick a future expiration date and time (optional) Right-Click to Shorten Hover over any link on a page Right-click and choose “Shorten this URL” It copies to your clipboard and shows a desktop notification Keyboard Shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+E) Shortens the current tab’s URL Instant notification + clipboard copy 👤 Custom API Token (Optional) You can use the built-in default token. But for maximum control and monitoring: Go to https://vsl.im Create a free account Visit https://vsl.im/settings Copy your personal API token Open the extension's settings and paste it in Your token is securely stored using Chrome’s built-in encrypted storage. 💼 Use Cases 🔹 Marketing & Social Media Share short links in posts, bios, and comments without clutter. 🔹 IT & Internal Teams Create links to internal tools or dashboards that expire after a day. 🔹 Developers & QA Generate disposable test links with time-limited access. 🔹 Customer Support Shorten and share onboarding, FAQ, or resolution links quickly. 🔹 Students & Educators Distribute assignment or reading material links with short, clean URLs. 📎 Permissions Explained We request minimal permissions: clipboardWrite and clipboardRead: for auto-copy functionality storage: to store your custom token contextMenus: to enable right-click link shortening notifications: to alert when link is ready activeTab: to read the current tab’s URL for keyboard shortcut This extension does not track you, run analytics, or send any data except to vsl.im for shortening. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I use this without an account? A: Yes! The extension includes a built-in default token. Q: What if I want to use my own token? A: Just open settings and paste it. You’ll get full usage visibility on your VSL.IM dashboard. Q: What’s the maximum length of URL I can shorten? A: URLs up to 2,048 characters are supported by the VSL.IM API. Q: Can I revoke or manage my short URLs? A: Yes – log in to https://vsl.im and manage all your links. Q: How secure are my links? A: Each short link is unique. Your custom token ensures only you can access stats or manage them. 🔒 Privacy Policy We do not collect or transmit any personal information, browsing data. If you use your own API token, the request goes directly to https://vsl.im/api using HTTPS. 🔄 Upcoming Features 🔢 Short link history viewer 🧾 QR code generator for mobile sharing ⏳ One-time-use links 💬 Custom branded domains (if supported by VSL.IM API) 🆘 Support Need help or found a bug? Reach out via vls@sudo.red or submit a Chrome Web Store support ticket. We welcome feedback and suggestions! ❤️ Credits This extension is developed and maintained using the official VSL.IM API. © 2025 VSL.IM · All rights reserved.