Trimly on Web Browser
Runs in any modern browser — nothing to install, works the same on any machine you log in from.
Setup on Web Browser
Download the installer
Download the latest Trimly installer from the GitHub Releases page (https://github.com/bensblueprints/link-shortener-mvp/releases) — or build it yourself from the MIT source.
Install
Run the installer — one click, no terminal, no account to create.
Run it locally
Trimly runs 100% on your machine — no account, no telemetry, and it keeps working with the Wi-Fi off.
What works offline: everything. Trimly is a desktop app — once it's installed, no feature needs a connection to us.
Trimly on Web Browser — honest answers
Is it really free on GitHub?
Yes — MIT source at github.com/bensblueprints/link-shortener-mvp. The $79 buys the packaged 1-click installer, updates and setup support.
Do I need a server for public links?
Yes — public short links need a public host, so budget a $5/mo VPS. Desktop mode works fully offline for QR generation and campaign planning. Even VPS + Trimly year one costs less than 3 months of Bitly.