I've just created the URL shortener I've always wanted: http://catchy.link<p>The main reason I use catchy.link is to quickly make a short, memorable, and pronounceable link I can share with people in my group, class, meeting, conference, or chat room. I appreciate that I can change the destination for a link after I've created it, or even let the link expire. And doing so without using passwords is a plus.<p>For example, the Show HN you're reading now is at: http://catchy.link/ShowHN/CatchyLink<p>A few features of interest to HN readers:<p>* emphasis on memorable URLS<p>* quick creation and URL management without creating an account<p>* no passwords (email is used when verification is necessary)<p>* links are temporary (from 1 day to 1 year) but you can extend them<p>* written in Go and running on Google App Engine<p>I hope others find catchy.link as useful as I do. Thanks, y'all, for any feedback, and for not trying to break it.<p>Website: http://catchy.link<p>Documentation: http://catchy.link/CatchyLinkManual<p>Source Code: https://github.com/BrentNoorda/catchy-link<p>This Show HN announcement: http://catchy.link/ShowHN/CatchyLink
>(email is used when verification is necessary)<p>This sounds really insecure, many people know my email as I have it shared everywhere (as contact form, etc.), and using just email would mean anyone would be access my catchy account.
This looks very similar to <a href="https://sayable.co/" rel="nofollow">https://sayable.co/</a> which requires you to remember exactly three words with no expiration.