Overview
Shorten links with your YOURLS instance right from your browser.
kurl is a browser extension for Chrome and Edge that lets you shorten URLs using your own self-hosted YOURLS instance. It’s privacy-focused, fast, and packed with features to streamline your link management workflow. The name kurl is a playful fusion of two words: "k" from the German word "kurz," which means short, and "url." In German, a short URL is often referred to as a "Kurz-URL," making kurl a fitting and concise name for a URL shortener. 🔧 Features * Quickly shorten links from any website * Automatically clean tracking URLs (Google, Bing, etc.) before shortening * Add custom keywords and titles to short links * Generate and download high-quality QR codes * View total links and clicks from your YOURLS dashboard * Manage existing short links: view stats, delete, or edit * Use via toolbar button or right-click context menu * Connects only to your YOURLS instance — no third-party data sharing * Available in multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish 📦 Installation Options * Install from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons Store * Or manually install from the GitHub releases page for development use 🔑 Setup Instructions After installation, configure the extension by right-clicking the kurl icon and selecting "Options." Enter your YOURLS instance URL and your API signature token (found in your YOURLS admin dashboard under Tools). 📚 About YOURLS YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is a free, open-source PHP-based tool that lets you run your own URL shortening service. It offers full control over your data, detailed statistics, and plugin support. 🛠️ Requirements You must have a YOURLS instance installed on a web server with PHP and MySQL. For setup instructions, visit: [https://yourls.org/#Install](https://yourls.org/#Install) 🔐 Privacy kurl communicates only with the YOURLS instance you configure. No data is collected or shared with third parties. 📄 License This extension is licensed under the MIT License.
Details
- Version1.0
- UpdatedAugust 28, 2025
- Size49.63KiB
- Languages9 languages
- Developer
- Non-traderThis developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.
Privacy
kurl - YOURLS Shortener has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.
kurl - YOURLS Shortener handles the following:
This developer declares that your data is
- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
Support
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