I spent 6 months creating something that already exists – but in better



This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Canis

I built myprofile.lol – a Linktree alternative with ShareX integration

Hey,

I’m a computer science student, and I set myself the goal of building and launching one project every semester.

This time, I spent around 6 months (mostly evenings and weekends) building something that technically already exists – but I wanted to learn and do it my own way.

It’s called myprofile.lol – basically an all-in-one Linktree alternative combined with a ShareX uploader.

What it does

  • Upload and share screenshots or files directly via ShareX
  • Create a customizable “link-in-bio” profile with:
    • Background effects (gradients, patterns)
    • Animated username effects
    • Badges to highlight achievements or important links
    • Spotify integration to show what you’re listening to
  • Edit Open Graph meta tags (title, description, preview image) for better link sharing
  • Choose from vanity domains like aimbot.lol, mylinks.zip, or even stalker.zip (just for the eye-catcher effect)

Tech details

  • Stack: Next.js, Express, Redis (caching), Cloudflare R2 (storage), Mailgun (transactional emails)
  • Automatic WebP conversion and compression to optimize storage
  • Free accounts: 500 MB (optimized for screenshots)
  • Pro: $10 lifetime (to help cover server costs)

Why I built it

I wanted to combine ShareX integration with customizable meta tags, fun visual effects, and vanity domains – plus, I used it as a way to practice building full-stack apps end to end.

Feedback I’d love to hear

  • UX and general performance
  • Domain choices (fun or too much?)
  • Features you think are missing (analytics, more profile themes, etc.)

You can sign up for free and try it out here: https://myprofile.lol

Thanks for reading – happy to answer any questions, and I’d love feedback from fellow developers!


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Canis