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Why I built a simple text-sharing tool with expiry

I often needed a quick way to share text or links temporarily — things like notes, snippets, or quick information — without relying on chat apps, emails, or accounts.

Most tools I found were either too heavy or required signing up, so I decided to build something small and simple for myself.

That idea became ZipUtils — a lightweight collection of utilities that includes:

  • Temporary text sharing with expiry
  • URL shortening
  • QR code generation

While building it, I focused on:

  • Keeping the UI minimal
  • Avoiding unnecessary tracking
  • Making pages fast and mobile-friendly
  • Using pre-rendering for better SEO

The biggest challenge wasn’t building features, but deciding what not to add.

If you were building or using a tool like this:

  • What features would you expect?
  • What would feel unnecessary?
  • Is simplicity more important than flexibility?

Project link: https://ziputils.com

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