GoLinx
URL shortener, people directory, and document host in a single binary. Supports Tailscale private networks and/or traditional. Inspired by projects like golink and golinks.io.
Install
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/staceyw/GoLinx/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
iex (irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/staceyw/GoLinx/main/scripts/install.ps1)
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/staceyw/GoLinx/main/scripts/install-service.sh | sudo bash
The script installer downloads the binary into the current directory. The service installer creates a systemd service that starts automatically.
Pick your platform, plus golinx.example.toml.
Get Started
Configure
Rename golinx.example.toml to golinx.toml and set your listener.
Run
Run from a terminal:./golinx or ./golinx --listen "http://:80"
Use
Open http://localhost and start adding links.
Features
12 Themes
Catppuccin, Dracula, Nord, Solarized, Gruvbox, and more. Saved per user.
Tailscale Integration
Auto HTTPS, user identity, and owner-based permissions on your tailnet.
People Directory
Employee, customer, and vendor cards with profile pages, avatars, and social links.
Smart Links
Path passthrough, Go template URLs, local aliases, and recursive resolution.
Click Analytics
Charts dashboard with top links, daily click histogram, and summary stats. Per-link charts on detail pages.
Short Code Generator
One-click random short codes for bit.ly-style links. Live URL preview as you type.
Browser Autocomplete
OpenSearch integration suggests short links as you type in the address bar. Zero setup.
Fuzzy Search
Instant filtering with type prefixes. Press Enter on a single result to open it.
Document Hosting
Publish Markdown, HTML, or plain text at go/doc-name. Themed reader with sanitized rendering.
Single Binary
All HTML, CSS, JS, and help embedded. Pure Go, no CGo, no Node, no build tools.
Documentation
Admin Guide
Configuration, listener URIs, HTTP vs HTTPS, permissions, API reference, and development setup.
App Help
Using the UI — search, keyboard shortcuts, themes, sorting, views, tags, and permissions.
Tailscale Grants
Step-by-step setup for admin access via Tailscale ACL groups, node tagging, and grants.
Destination URL Templates
Go template syntax for dynamic URLs — path passthrough, query parameters, and built-in functions.