Why I built a simple text-sharing tool with expiry

Source: Dev.to

Background

I often needed a quick way to share text or links temporarily—things like notes, snippets, or quick information—without relying on chat apps, emails, or accounts. Most tools I found were either too heavy or required signing up, so I decided to build something small and simple for myself.

Project Overview

The idea became ZipUtils, a lightweight collection of utilities that includes:

• Temporary text sharing with expiry
• URL shortening
• QR code generation

Design Focus

While building it, I concentrated on:

• Keeping the UI minimal
• Avoiding unnecessary tracking
• Making pages fast and mobile‑friendly
• Using pre‑rendering for better SEO

Challenges

The biggest challenge wasn’t building features, but deciding what not to add.

Discussion

If you were building or using a tool like this:

• What features would you expect?
• What would feel unnecessary?
• Is simplicity more important than flexibility?

Project Link

https://ziputils.com