This post shows a minimal React/Vite frontend pattern for initiating a server‑side TikTok download flow and serving clean MP4s without watermarks.
TL;DR
- Use a privacy‑friendly web UI as the client
- POST the TikTok URL to a backend endpoint
- Backend streams the MP4 to the browser
Demo tool: https://web-production-2265.up.railway.app/
Frontend flow (React)
- Single input for the TikTok URL
- Submit triggers a POST to
/api/download/file - Handle blob response → trigger save
Why server‑side fetch?
- Avoid CORS issues and fragile redirect chains
- Keep client code simple
- Centralize error handling
UX considerations
- Matte, minimalist UI (gray, low distraction)
- Clear status feedback (loading, success, error)
- Mobile‑first layout
Example tool
ClipTok is a minimal UI you can study:
- Homepage: https://web-production-2265.up.railway.app/
- FAQ + trust pages
- Structured data and sitemap for SEO
If you want the full stack details, reply and I can outline the backend streaming code and caching pattern.
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