Schort is a free and open-source URL shortening service written in Python. It allows you to shorten long URLs into short ones that are easier to share and remember. Schort can be easily installed on Debian Latest by following some simple steps.
Before we begin the installation process, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:
First, you need to clone the Schort repository from GitHub to your local machine. Open the Terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/sqozz/schort.git
Next, enter the schort directory using the cd command and install the required dependencies by running the following command:
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Create a configuration file called .schort.yml in the schort directory using the following command:
nano .schort.yml
Add the following lines to the file:
database: 'sqlite:///schort.db'
url_prefix: 'http://localhost:8080'
Save and close the file by pressing Ctrl+X, followed by Y, and then Enter.
To start the Schort service on Debian Latest, run the following command:
python3 app.py
Schort will now be available at http://localhost:8080. You can access the UI through a web browser and start using the service.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Schort on Debian Latest. By following these simple steps, you can easily set up your own URL shortening service that allows you to shorten URLs and make them easier to share and remember.
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