Show Dev: iLinked – Converts long URLs to Keywords, QR Codes and shorten them

Denis Kullu — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:02:12 +0000

Hi Dev.to community! 👋

I'm Denis, the creator of iLinked.

Most link shorteners today charge $30+/month for basic branded slugs, hide high-res QR code downloads behind paywalls, and force you into slow, clunky interfaces.

I built iLinked to be a fast, modern link engine that gives you enterprise-grade link routing and daily utility tools — without the enterprise paywall.

Here is what you can do with iLinked right out of the box:

📲 1. 100% Free, Versatile QR Code Studio

Generate styled, high-resolution QR codes for everyday physical and digital tasks:

Dynamic destination links
Direct Wi-Fi network sharing
Contact vCards & plain text

Download crisp vector/PNG codes ready for menus, business cards, flyers, and digital campaigns — completely free.

🔗 2. Ultra-Short Links on `ilkd.in` or Custom Subdomains

Generate compact links using our native short domain ilkd.in (perfect for SMS, X/Twitter character limits, and print). You can also map custom subdomains (e.g. snake.ilkd.in) to your web builds with reverse-proxy URL masking or 0ms direct execution.

🎯 3. Geo-Targeted & Smart Device Routing

Direct a single link to different destinations depending on where your visitor is located (e.g., US visitors to your US store, EU visitors to your EU site) or what device they are using.

🔒 4. Password Protection & Link Lifespan Rules

Password Gates: Lock sensitive links, client previews, or exclusive downloads behind a password.
Expiration & Lifespan: Set links to auto-expire after a specific date or after reaching a set number of clicks.

👥 5. Team Collaboration & Shared Workspaces

Invite teammates, assign roles, and manage links, QR campaigns, and domains collaboratively under unified workspaces.

📱 6. Interactive Micro-Cards (Bio Profiles)

Transform any short link into a clean, mobile-first micro-card to house your bio, social handles, portfolio, or event details.

🛡️ 7. Zero-Trust Security & Instant Speed

Every destination is pre-screened for malware and phishing before link creation. No annoying 4-second loading screens on redirect — just instant, verified transitions.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Vite
Backend: Node.js, Express (Reverse Proxy & 302 Routing Engine)
Hosting & DB: Cloudflare Pages, Firebase Firestore

🚀 Try It Out & Share Feedback!

Check it out live at ilinked.online.

I’d love to hear your raw, honest feedback: What features would you like to see next? What would make this even better for your developer workflow?

DEV Community: Denis Kullu