The latest articles on DEV Community by Canis (@canyslypys). https://dev.to/canyslypys https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3384457%2F4be29f3a-2f9d-4614-9b74-5ab5a72b89de.png https://dev.to/canyslypys en Canis Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:46:53 +0000 https://dev.to/canyslypys/i-spent-6-months-creating-something-that-already-exists-but-in-better-1jjf https://dev.to/canyslypys/i-spent-6-months-creating-something-that-already-exists-but-in-better-1jjf <h3> I built myprofile.lol – a Linktree alternative with ShareX integration </h3> <p>Hey, </p> <p>I’m a computer science student, and I set myself the goal of building and launching one project every semester. </p> <p>This time, I spent around 6 months (mostly evenings and weekends) building something that technically already exists – but I wanted to learn and do it my own way. </p> <p>It’s called <strong><a href="https://myprofile.lol" rel="noopener noreferrer">myprofile.lol</a></strong> – basically an all-in-one <strong>Linktree alternative</strong> combined with a <strong>ShareX uploader</strong>.</p> <h2> What it does </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Upload and share screenshots or files directly via ShareX</strong> </li> <li> <strong>Create a customizable "link-in-bio" profile with:</strong> <ul> <li>Background effects (gradients, patterns) </li> <li>Animated username effects </li> <li>Badges to highlight achievements or important links </li> <li>Spotify integration to show what you’re listening to </li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong>Edit Open Graph meta tags</strong> (title, description, preview image) for better link sharing </li> <li> <strong>Choose from vanity domains</strong> like <code>aimbot.lol</code>, <code>mylinks.zip</code>, or even <code>stalker.zip</code> (just for the eye-catcher effect)</li> </ul> <h2> Tech details </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Stack:</strong> Next.js, Express, Redis (caching), Cloudflare R2 (storage), Mailgun (transactional emails) </li> <li> <strong>Automatic WebP conversion</strong> and compression to optimize storage </li> <li> <strong>Free accounts:</strong> 500 MB (optimized for screenshots) </li> <li> <strong>Pro:</strong> $10 lifetime (to help cover server costs)</li> </ul> <h2> Why I built it </h2> <p>I wanted to combine <strong>ShareX integration</strong> with <strong>customizable meta tags</strong>, fun visual effects, and vanity domains – plus, I used it as a way to practice building full-stack apps end to end.</p> <h2> Feedback I’d love to hear </h2> <ul> <li>UX and general performance </li> <li>Domain choices (fun or too much?) </li> <li>Features you think are missing (analytics, more profile themes, etc.)</li> </ul> <p>You can sign up for free and try it out here: <strong><a href="https://myprofile.lol" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://myprofile.lol</a></strong> </p> <p>Thanks for reading – happy to answer any questions, and I’d love feedback from fellow developers!</p> webdev programming javascript learning