davetron5000/shorty
RESTful URL Shortener for utf-8 vanity urls, written in Scala
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#38
MOST-STARRED Scala
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
shorty gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 22. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #38 among Scala repositories and #16,866 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
28
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 21, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
shorty has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
shorty is an open-source project written in Scala: RESTful URL Shortener for utf-8 vanity urls, written in Scala.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Scala. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Scala for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/davetron5000/shorty.git
cd shorty⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scala environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
shorty coordinates its core functionality through a modular Scala pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed shorty into Scala backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install shorty using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/davetron5000/shorty.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for shorty.
Import shorty into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `shorty --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Scala, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
davetron5000/shorty is currently ranked #16,866 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16,768 | tyler/collaborative_filter | Ruby | ★ 23 | Compare ↗ |
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| #16,866 | davetron5000/shorty This Project | Scala | ★ 22 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does shorty do? +
RESTful URL Shortener for utf-8 vanity urls, written in Scala
What language is shorty written in? +
The primary language is Scala. Topics include: software.
Is shorty actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 22, 2011 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does shorty have? +
shorty has 22 stars and 4 forks on GitHub.
How does shorty rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 22 stars, davetron5000/shorty is ranked #16,866 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #38 among Scala projects.
What license is shorty distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
