Short Links and QR Codes — Free privacy-safe link tracking

Features

Simple, privacy-first link management for any project.

Short links

Create branded short links with custom slugs. Set optional expiration dates.

SVG QR codes

Auto-generated QR codes as SVG files. Print them, embed them, or display them on screen.

Click tracking

Aggregate click counts per link. No invasive tracking — just the number that matters.

Link expiration

Set an expiresAt date on any link. Expired links return 404 automatically.

Privacy-safe analytics

Only aggregate click counts are stored. No individual visitor logging, no cookies.

CSV export

Export all links with click counts as CSV for reporting.

Use cases

Anywhere you need a trackable link or scannable QR code.

Print materials

QR codes on business cards, flyers, posters, and packaging that link to your site.

Marketing campaigns

Short links for email signatures, social media bios, and ad campaigns with click tracking.

Event materials

QR codes on badges, handouts, and slides that link to resources or feedback forms.

Product packaging

QR codes on physical products linking to support pages, manuals, or registration.

How the API works

Create a short link and get a QR code in one API call.

1. Create a short link

POST /v1/qr/links
{
  "slug": "summer-sale",
  "destinationUrl": "https://yoursite.com/summer",
  "title": "Summer Sale 2025",
  "expiresAt": "2025-09-01T00:00:00Z"
}

2. Get the QR code

A QR code SVG is auto-generated on link creation. Fetch it anytime:

GET /v1/public/qr/:id.svg
// Returns image/svg+xml

3. Track clicks

Every redirect through /r/:slug increments the click count. View stats in your dashboard.

GET /v1/qr/links
// Returns links with clickCount

FAQ

How do short links work?

Create a link via the API with a custom slug and destination URL. The redirect endpoint /r/:slug returns a 302 redirect and increments the click count.

Is NexusKit Links and QR free?

Yes, within fair-use limits. No monthly caps on link creation — just rate limits on the API (120 RPM).

What format are the QR codes?

SVG files generated via the qrcode library. They scale to any size without losing quality.

Can I set expiration dates?

Yes. Set an expiresAt timestamp on any link. Expired links return a 404 on redirect.

Do you track individual visitors?

No. Only aggregate click counts are stored. No IPs, no cookies, no fingerprinting.

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