I built a self-hosted link shortener with rate limiting

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I built a self-hosted link shortener with rate limiting is a company in show hn launch.

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link - https://link6ync.appThe moment you submit, paste something like this (example tailored to you):Hi HNI built this as a learning project to explore rate limiting, analytics, and abuse prevention at scale.Tech stack:Next.js (App Router)MongoDB for persistenceRedis for rate limiting and click countersEdge middleware for fast redirectsInteresting challenges:Preventing link abuse without slowing redirectsDesigning analytics without third-party trackersHandling high write volume efficientlyIt’s early and not production-ready, I’d really appreciate feedback on the architecture and any mistakes you spot.

I built a self-hosted link shortener with rate limiting is positioned in show hn launch, a segment that rewards a clear, focused offering.

Its current recorded stage is Show HN launch.

Website: link6ync.appThe