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DailyLink - A Modern Link Curation Platform Built with Next.js & Supabase

DailyLink - Your Daily Dose of Curated Links 🔗

Ever found yourself bookmarking dozens of interesting links only to forget about them later? Or wished you could discover quality content curated by a community of like-minded people? Meet DailyLink - a modern link curation platform that solves these exact problems.

🚀 What is DailyLink?

DailyLink is a sleek, community-driven platform where you can:

  • Save & organize your favorite links with smart tagging
  • Discover quality content shared by the community
  • Curate with lightning-fast favorites (⚡ instead of ❤️)
  • Search & filter through your collection effortlessly

✨ Key Features

🔒 Personal Collections

Keep your links private or share them publicly. Perfect for researchers, developers, and content enthusiasts who want organized link management.

⚡ Smart Favorites System

Instead of traditional "likes," we use lightning bolts (⚡) to indicate quality content. It's faster, more intuitive, and creates better curation signals.

🏷️ Tag Organization

Organize links with beautiful, rounded tags. Browse by categories or search across your entire collection instantly.

📱 Mobile-First Design

Fully responsive with a clean mobile interface including slide-out navigation and touch-optimized interactions.

🌐 Community Discovery

Explore links shared by other users. Find hidden gems and trending content in your areas of interest.

🛠️ Tech Stack

DailyLink is built with modern web technologies:

  • Frontend: Next.js 16 + React 19 + TypeScript
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui components
  • Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth + RLS)
  • Deployment: Vercel with edge functions
  • Analytics: Google Analytics integration

🎨 Design Philosophy

We focused on creating a clean, distraction-free experience:

  • Minimal UI that puts content first
  • Lightning-fast interactions with optimistic updates
  • Beautiful typography and consistent spacing
  • Intuitive navigation with URL-based routing
  • Accessibility-first approach

🌟 What Makes It Special?

1. Community-Driven Curation

Unlike traditional bookmarking tools, DailyLink encourages sharing quality content with the community.

2. Lightning Bolt System

The ⚡ favorite system creates better quality signals than traditional likes.

3. Guest-Friendly

Visitors can browse community content and tags without signing up, encouraging organic discovery.

4. Developer Experience

Built with TypeScript, proper error handling, and comprehensive linting for maintainable code.

🚀 Try It Out

Live Demo: dailylink.cc

Features to explore:

  • Browse community links without signing up
  • Create an account to start your personal collection
  • Try the lightning-fast search functionality
  • Explore content by tags and categories

🔮 What's Next?

We're planning exciting features:

  • Browser extension for one-click saving
  • API access for developers
  • Advanced analytics for link performance
  • Team collaboration features
  • RSS feed integration

💭 Lessons Learned

Building DailyLink taught us valuable lessons:

  1. URL routing > Tab navigation for better UX and shareability
  2. Community features drive engagement more than private-only tools
  3. Mobile-first design is crucial for modern web apps
  4. Supabase RLS makes secure multi-tenant apps surprisingly simple
  5. TypeScript catches so many bugs before they reach production

🤝 Get Involved

DailyLink is live and ready for your feedback! Whether you're a developer interested in the technical implementation or a user looking for better link management, we'd love to hear from you.

Try it: dailylink.cc
Feedback: Share your thoughts in the comments below!


What's your favorite link curation tool? How do you organize your daily discoveries? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇

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