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RouteMy.link
⚡ 5+ Fast Creation Workflows

All the Ways to Create Speakable URLs

Whether you prefer a 1-click browser extension, native mobile share sheets, direct web generation, or automated developer APIs — choose the workflow that fits your daily routine.

🧩 Chrome Extension 🌐 Web App 🍎 Apple iOS 🤖 Android PWA ⚡ REST API 🔖 Bookmarklet
Recommended for Desktop
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Google Chrome Extension

Manifest V3 • Right-Click & Toolbar Shortcut

Shorten any webpage or hyperlink instantly without switching tabs. Right-click any link and select "Shorten with RouteMy.link", or click the extension toolbar icon.

  • ✓ Instant Clipboard Write: Speakable URL copied immediately.
  • ✓ Animated Toast Feedback: Non-intrusive floating notification.
  • ✓ Privacy-First: Zero tracking, zero ad injection, strict Manifest V3.
Install via Developer Mode:
1. Open chrome://extensions/ → toggle on Developer Mode.
2. Click "Load unpacked" and select the chrome-extension folder.
Source Tag: source=extension Load Extension →
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Direct Web Generator

Zero Sign-Up • Instant Browser UI

Visit the clean homepage at RouteMy.link on any browser, paste a long link, and hit Enter. Generates a memorable adjective-noun-number combination in under 15 milliseconds.

  • ✓ Auto-Shorten GET Query: https://routemy.link/?url=https://example.com automatically creates and focuses the link.
  • ✓ Triple Format Normalization: See hyphens (/swift-eagle-42), dots (/swift.eagle.42), and continuous letters (/swifteagle42).
  • ✓ Deduplication: Prevents redundant links to the same destination.
Source Tag: source=web Open Web Shortener →
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Apple iOS Shortcuts

iPhone & iPad Native Share Sheet

Create an Apple Shortcut that adds RouteMy.link straight to your iOS Share Sheet. Shorten links from Safari, YouTube, Twitter/X, or any iPhone app without opening a browser tab.

Stateless REST Endpoint:
https://RouteMy.link/shorten?url=[Shortcut Input]&source=mobile_ios
  • ✓ Add "Get Contents of URL" → "Copy to Clipboard".
  • ✓ Takes 2 minutes to set up, works for life.
Source Tag: source=mobile_ios View iOS Guide →
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Android Web Share Target (PWA)

System-Level Share Drawer

Android natively integrates Progressive Web Apps directly into the OS share sheet. Install RouteMy.link from Chrome with 2 taps to enable system-wide sharing.

  1. Visit RouteMy.link on Chrome on Android.
  2. Tap three dots (⋮) → tap "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen".
  3. Now tap Share in any app (YouTube, Reddit, Chrome) and pick RouteMy.link!
Source Tag: source=mobile_android View Android Guide →
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Developer REST API & Automation

Headless JSON • cURL, Python, Node, Zapier, Webhooks

Integrate speakable links into CI/CD pipelines, Raycast, Alfred, Telegram bots, or backend applications. No API key required for standard usage.

cURL
curl -X POST https://routemy.link/shorten \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com", "source": "api"}'
Python
import requests

res = requests.post(
  "https://routemy.link/shorten",
  json={"url": "https://example.com", "source": "api"}
).json()
print(res["short_url"])
JavaScript / Fetch
const res = await fetch("https://routemy.link/shorten", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify({ url: "https://example.com", source: "api" })
});
const data = await res.json();
Sample JSON Response:
{
  "short_url": "https://routemy.link/swift-eagle-42",
  "display_alias": "swift-eagle-42",
  "lookup_alias": "swifteagle42",
  "original_url": "https://example.com",
  "clicks": 0,
  "call_count": 0,
  "created_source": "api",
  "existing": false
}
Rate Limit: 30 per minute per IP • Safe Destination Validation enforced source=api
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Universal Browser Bookmarklet

Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Arc • No Extensions Required

Prefer not to install extensions? Drag this bookmarklet button to your browser's bookmarks bar. Clicking it on any active page opens RouteMy.link with the URL pre-populated and shortened!

⚡ Shorten with RouteMy.link ← Drag this button directly into your Bookmarks Bar!
javascript:(function(){window.open('https://routemy.link/?url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href));})();

Creation Methods Comparison

Compare platform availability, interaction triggers, and speed.

Method Platform Trigger Clipboard Write Setup Required
🧩 Chrome Extension Desktop Chrome, Edge, Brave Right-click or toolbar icon Automatic 1 minute
🌐 Direct Web App Any Device & Browser Paste & Press Enter 1-Click Copy Zero
🍎 iOS Shortcut iPhone & iPad iOS Share Sheet Automatic 2 minutes
🤖 Android PWA Android Phones & Tablets Android Share Drawer 1-Click Copy 10 seconds
⚡ REST API Servers, Scripts, CLI, Webhooks HTTP Request Programmatic Code integration
🔖 Bookmarklet Firefox, Safari, Arc, Edge Click Bookmark Bar 1-Click Copy Drag & Drop

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