Add Pxl.to link shortener

[CyberBobbert]

Looking for a way to easily integrate dropshare's link shortening capability with the pxl.to service. Have been trying for a year and can't get it to work properly!

[tjosten]

Hi there,

pxl.to does seem to have an API: https://help.pxl.to/docs/api-requests

With Dropshare's ability to use a custom URL shortener, it works in theory. I have checked the API, and the issue why this does not work as of now is that the API response is using a nested JSON object - which is not yet supported in Dropshare. I will make sure to update the implementation so that it works, and will post an update here once that has been released.

[tjosten]

@CyberBobbert

I have pushed an update to the Beta release channel that adds the required feature to use Pxl.to. Please see my screenshot attached for the required settings:

You can opt-in to use the beta from the app preferences. Happy to get your feedback on this.

[CyberBobbert]

OMG, this works. THANK YOU. I have to work with PXL.TO to make it so that their system will use the USER CUSTOM DOMAINS as the domain slug with this API call! I can't find anything in their documentation about this specific issue! As it stands, when using the API with your Dropshare update, it works PERFECTLY! It defaults to the "system default" domain of https://pxl.to/<identifier> - which is just fine and shortens the link! HOWEVER ... I know some of us use USER CUSTOM DOMAINS for the domain slug (in my case, I use the domain ZIPS.TO to replace the pxl.to domain). They allow that in the user dashboard at pxl.to. I would not think that the API would have to declare that user domain ... and it should be working on the "back end" of pxl.to's system - since the API key calls my specific account, and in the pxl.to account settings we have defined a user domain (to be used instead of the system default pxl.to) Again, you ROCK, and this beta is working PERFECTLY!!!! Now, when we get pxl.to resolve this custom domain issue, it's gonna be KILLER! Any thoughts????? B Bob Gatchel phone: (443) 827-8023 email: ***@***.*** web: bobgatchel.com <https://mysignature.io/editor/?utm_source=expiredpixel>

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On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 3:06 PM Timo Josten ***@***.***> wrote: @CyberBobbert <https://github.com/CyberBobbert> I have pushed an update to the Beta release channel that adds the required feature to use Pxl.to. Please see my screenshot attached for the required settings: [image: Screenshot 2023-11-18 at 21 06 18] <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/807586/284020936-2ee0d11e-acf1-4a4b-9ee7-2eed8b3cc5ae.png> You can opt-in to use the beta from the app preferences. Happy to get your feedback on this. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#27 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A5VCGKGOQC4GJCJ3VIIGP2DYFEIM5AVCNFSM6AAAAAA7QBHJW2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM3TMMBYGEZDI> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[tjosten]

Hi @CyberBobbert, the option to select the domain via the API exists. I'm afraid that again, this is currently not supported in Dropshare. I have to find a middle ground between "configurable" and "reasonable", so to say, to not make the app too complicated.

I think I came up with a solution though. It's for "power-users", but we'll manage together:

If you update the app once again in the beta channel, there is a new field in the URL shortener settings, called "additional parameters". Enter the following there: "domain=zips.to" (just the text, no "")

This should work… I can't test it myself due to the lack of a Pxl.to subscription, but please let me know whether that works for you.

[CyberBobbert]

Timo .... You are incredible. I just put some wishlist things out and you get right on it HAHAH! I am the same way in my business! I will be glad to test this out and LOVE the thought process you have on CONFIGURABLE and REASONABLE! I am so going to steal that philosophy! I will test and report back !! B Bob Gatchel phone: (443) 827-8023 email: ***@***.*** web: bobgatchel.com <https://mysignature.io/editor/?utm_source=expiredpixel>

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On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 3:58 PM Timo Josten ***@***.***> wrote: Hi @CyberBobbert <https://github.com/CyberBobbert>, the option to select the domain via the API exists. I'm afraid that again, this is currently not supported in Dropshare. I have to find a middle ground between "configurable" and "reasonable", so to say, to not make the app too complicated. I think I came up with a solution though. It's for "power-users", but we'll manage together: If you update the app once again in the beta channel, there is a new field in the URL shortener settings, called "additional parameters". Enter the following there: "domain=zips.to" (just the text, no "") This should work… I can't test it myself due to the lack of a Pxl.to subscription, but please let me know whether that works for you. <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/807586/284022817-6183ed9c-c188-437b-9fbb-fa30b415d201.png> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#27 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A5VCGKDSFC5SPCVIADA2EITYFEOPRAVCNFSM6AAAAAA7QBHJW2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM3TMMBYGMYDI> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[CyberBobbert]

AND ... You crushed it. It works perfectly. We tested it by also adding new domains to the pxl.to account and they worked fine! You are amazing! B Bob Gatchel phone: (443) 827-8023 email: ***@***.*** web: bobgatchel.com <https://mysignature.io/editor/?utm_source=expiredpixel>

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On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 3:58 PM Timo Josten ***@***.***> wrote: Hi @CyberBobbert <https://github.com/CyberBobbert>, the option to select the domain via the API exists. I'm afraid that again, this is currently not supported in Dropshare. I have to find a middle ground between "configurable" and "reasonable", so to say, to not make the app too complicated. I think I came up with a solution though. It's for "power-users", but we'll manage together: If you update the app once again in the beta channel, there is a new field in the URL shortener settings, called "additional parameters". Enter the following there: "domain=zips.to" (just the text, no "") This should work… I can't test it myself due to the lack of a Pxl.to subscription, but please let me know whether that works for you. <https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/807586/284022817-6183ed9c-c188-437b-9fbb-fa30b415d201.png> — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#27 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/A5VCGKDSFC5SPCVIADA2EITYFEOPRAVCNFSM6AAAAAA7QBHJW2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM3TMMBYGMYDI> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[tjosten]

Good to hear, thanks for the feedback. 👍

[tjosten]

I have added this how to to the knowledge base and will close this discussion:

https://support.dropshare.app/hc/en-us/articles/15238827367570-How-to-set-up-pxl-to-as-URL-shortener