TandyLinx

A link in bio focused on uniquely aesthetic templates

A "link in bio" website builder focused on unique, artistically-driven templates. Built with React and Node.js, featuring server-side rendering for optimal performance. Self hosted in Vermont, USA.

Built with

• React + Vite
• Three.js for 3D templates
• GSAP for animations
• Custom WebGL shaders
• Node.js + Express backend
• SQLite database
• Docker for deployment

Features

• Unique visual templates:
  • 3D interactive cube navigation
  • Shader-based dynamic backgrounds
  • Embroidery-style generative art
  • Video-based effects

Quick Start

Using Docker

# Frontend (in a separate terminal)
cd frontend
npm install
npm run build

# Start the application
cd backend
node db.js # Initialize database (if not already initialized)
docker-compose up --build

Without Docker

# Frontend (in a separate terminal)
cd frontend
npm install
npm run build

# Backend
cd backend
npm install
node db.js  # Initialize database (if not already initialized)
npm run dev

Template Development

Templates are modular and self-contained. They are rendered using Nunjucks templating. Each template has access to:

• {{ pageTitle }}: Page title/username
• {{ links }}: Array of link objects with properties:
  • url: The destination URL
  • name: The display text
• {{ profilePhotoUrl }}: User's profile photo

TODO or Possible Features

• Bio text
• Analytics
• Template customization options
• Social media links
• Of course, more templates