Why server-side analysis is safer
Client-side link checking can leak information. If the browser calls APIs directly, it may expose your IP, referrer data, or identifiers to multiple services. TechLinkss performs analysis on the server and returns a single HTML page. This is simpler, more private, and easier to secure.
It also means the site works even when JavaScript is disabled. That reliability is important for accessibility and for users on restricted networks.
Reduced attack surface
When internal endpoints are not exposed publicly, there are fewer things to attack. TechLinkss keeps the scanner bound to localhost and uses strict validation. The public site is a normal web application: forms in, HTML out.
FAQ
Is server-side analysis slower?
Not necessarily. It can be fast and cacheable. It also avoids extra round trips from the browser.
Does the browser ever fetch the destination?
No. The browser only loads TechLinkss pages. The scanner performs controlled requests to extract metadata.
Why is this good for AdSense?
Clear content, stable pages, and a clean structure support policy compliance and user trust.
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Safe by default
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Full redirect chain
Why seeing every hop matters: TechLinkss traces the complete HTTP redirect chain with status codes and hosts.
Rich previews
TechLinkss extracts the title, description, and Open Graph image to help you judge a link before clicking.
Permanent pages
Every analysis gets a stable, shareable result page at /u/<id> with canonical URL and metadata.
No public API
Why TechLinkss avoids a public API: reducing abuse, keeping infrastructure internal, and staying website-first.
No tracking cookies
TechLinkss avoids tracking cookies on first visit and keeps pages clean, readable, and privacy-respecting.