Here's a complete documentation template for the urlsnap link shortener React app:

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urlsnap - Link Shortener Application

Overview

A modern, feature-rich URL shortener designed to simplify link sharing and tracking. With advanced analytics, QR code generation, and a sleek, responsive design, this tool empowers users to manage their links effortlessly.

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Features

• Custom URL Shortening
  Users can create custom aliases for shortened URLs to make them more memorable.

• QR Code Generation
  Automatically generates QR codes for every shortened URL, enabling easy sharing and access.

• Responsive Design
  Styled with Tailwind CSS, ensuring a modern and seamless user experience across devices.

• Powered by Supabase
  Utilizes Supabase for secure data storage and user authentication.

• Link Analytics

  • Click Count: Tracks the number of times a link is accessed.
  • Device Insights: Identifies the type of device (mobile, desktop, etc.) used to access the link.
  • Geographical Data: Provides the city where the link was opened, offering valuable location-based insights.

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Tech Stack

Core Dependencies

• React: Frontend framework.
• Tailwind CSS: For styling.
• Supabase: Backend services (database, authentication).
• ShadCN: For reusable component utilities.
• React-Router: Client-side routing.

Additional Tools

• React-QRCode-Logo: QR code generation.
• Yup: Schema validation for forms.
• Lucide-React: Icon library.
• UA Parser: Extracts detailed device and browser information for analytics.
• Recharts: For creating interactive and visually appealing charts in the analytics dashboard.

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Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/snapurl.git
   cd snapurl

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Setup Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following:

   VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your-supabase-url
   VITE_SUPABASE_KEY=your-supabase-key

4. Start the Development Server

   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser to see the app running.

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Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature description"

4. Push to your fork and create a pull request.

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License

urlsnap is released under the MIT License.

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This documentation provides a comprehensive guide for developers to install, run, and contribute to the project. Let me know if you need help customizing this further!