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I built a local-first “clean URL” tool to strip tracking params instantly

i kept noticing how many links i shared looked sketchy or spammy because they were packed with utm/gclid/fbclid/msclkid junk. it’s a small trust problem that adds up. so i built smart link cleaner: click once and it removes the common trackers, shows a clear before/after, then copies the clean url.
design goal was frictionless + private. everything runs locally, no server, no link history, no analytics. it’s basically a tiny utility that stays out of the way but saves you every day if you share links for work, school, or socials.
chrome web store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/smart-link-cleaner/jihgnmnimpfdafpmncnhdidemjgceahb?authuser=0&hl=en

would you want custom allow/deny lists next, or is “simple + automatic” the whole point?

on December 24, 2025
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