Catchy.link: make urls short, memorable, manageable, and temporary

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I've just created the URL shortener I've always wanted: http://catchy.link The main reason I use catchy.link is to quickly make a short, memorable, and pronounceable link I can share with people in my group, class, meeting, conference, or chat room. I appreciate that I can change the destination for a link after I've created it, or even let the link expire. And doing so without using passwords is a plus. For example, the Show HN you're reading now is at: http://catchy.link/ShowHN/CatchyLink A few features of interest to HN readers: * emphasis on memorable URLS * quick creation and URL management without creating an account * no passwords (email is used when verification is necessary) * links are temporary (from 1 day to 1 year) but you can extend them * written in Go and running on Google App Engine I hope others find catchy.link as useful as I do. Thanks, y'all, for any feedback, and for not trying to break it. Website: http://catchy.link Documentation: http://catchy.link/CatchyLinkManual Source Code: https://github.com/BrentNoorda/catchy-link This Show HN announcement: http://catchy.link/ShowHN/CatchyLink

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