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nums
A simple scalable Go-based counting API
nums is an open-source hit counter and badge service. Increment and display page views using a tiny Go server with Redis (Upstash recommended) and deploy on Vercel.
Why nums?
Simple — one API call increments or fetches a count
Fast — Redis-backed for low-latency reads and writes
Lightweight — no scripts or tracking pixels
Privacy-friendly — no personal data collection
Flexible — JSON, text, and dynamic badges
Features
Track hits for any page or resource
Auto-create counters on first use
Return counts as plain text or JSON
Generate SVG badges for READMEs, docs, or sites
Easy deployment with Vercel + Upstash Redis
Open-source and self-hostable
Example use cases
Page view counters for websites
Download counters for projects or assets
Visit counters for documentation pages
Badges for GitHub READMEs
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