matze / matze/wastebin

Shorter URLs

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feature-request
Dominant language
Rust
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Description

Thank you for this software. Really amazing, has helped me a lot when working on different machines and you just need to quickly get configs.

Is there a way to make the URL shorter? The symbols after the backslash /

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the URL generation and route-handling code in the Rust application, then clarify the shortening scheme and verify that generated URLs still resolve to the intended paste.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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