Description
It would be useful to add a URL shortening feature to HSCStack for creating short, shareable links from long and deeply nested HSCStack URLs.
For example, a long resource URL could be converted into a short HSCStack link that redirects users to the original page.
The shortening service would use Short.io behind the scenes.
Proposed Feature
- Provide URL shortening as an admin-only feature.
- Allow admins to create short links for HSCStack pages and resources.
- Use the HSCStack branded short-link domain.
- Make the generated links easy to copy and share.
- Keep the feature focused on HSCStack URLs rather than being a general-purpose public URL shortener.
Why?
HSCStack URLs can become quite long, especially for deeply nested resources. Shorter links would make them easier to:
- Share with students
- Post on social media
- Copy and paste
- Include in announcements and other content
Starting with admin-only access also keeps the feature controlled and prevents it from becoming an open public URL-shortening service.
Future Possibility
If there is a clear need, the feature could later be expanded to allow trusted users or other HSCStack features to generate short links.
Description
It would be useful to add a URL shortening feature to HSCStack for creating short, shareable links from long and deeply nested HSCStack URLs.
For example, a long resource URL could be converted into a short HSCStack link that redirects users to the original page.
The shortening service would use Short.io behind the scenes.
Proposed Feature
Why?
HSCStack URLs can become quite long, especially for deeply nested resources. Shorter links would make them easier to:
Starting with admin-only access also keeps the feature controlled and prevents it from becoming an open public URL-shortening service.
Future Possibility
If there is a clear need, the feature could later be expanded to allow trusted users or other HSCStack features to generate short links.