Shaf Documentation

Shaf is an enterprise-grade global edge link management platform. Built entirely on Cloudflare's distributed edge network across 300+ cities worldwide, Shaf delivers sub-10ms redirect latency, intelligent device and geo-routing, branded custom domains with automated SSL, privacy-first realtime analytics, and a powerful developer API.

Explore by Diátaxis Framework

Our documentation is structured around the Diátaxis framework to help you find exactly what you need based on your immediate goal:

1. Tutorials

Learning-oriented, step-by-step journeys for newcomers. Go from zero to your first branded link in minutes.

2. How-To Guides

Problem-oriented recipes. Step-by-step solutions for custom domains, team workspaces, billing, and smart routing.

3. Reference

Information-oriented technical descriptions. REST API v1 endpoints, webhook schemas, plan limits, and error codes.

4. Explanation

Understanding-oriented architectural deep dives. Learn how our global edge network, routing lifecycle, and analytics work.

Core Capabilities

Branded Custom Domains

Replace generic links with branded URLs on your own domain (e.g., link.yourbrand.com). Automated TLS issued via Cloudflare for SaaS.

Smart Device & Geo-Routing

Route clicks conditionally based on visitor device (iOS / Android / Desktop) or country code with sub-10ms edge latency.

Realtime Analytics Engine

Analyze clicks, referrers, geographic distribution, and browsers in real time with privacy-first edge aggregation.

Developer-First REST API

Automate link operations with scoped API tokens and real-time webhook subscriptions (link.clicked, domain.verified).

Quickstart: First Link

Follow a 3-minute hands-on guide from sign-in to live click metrics.

Connect Custom Domain

Step-by-step DNS instructions across Cloudflare, Route 53, and Namecheap.

REST API v1 Overview

Explore endpoint specs, headers, error contracts, and interactive testing.

Global Edge Network

Understand edge execution lifecycle, Smart Shield caching, and bot defense.