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sdk is a Coding & Development tool that makes any URL embeddable and turns it into a beautiful link preview. It fetches metadata from the Microlink API and displays it as a customizable card.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is sdk?

Microlink SDK is an open-source tool designed to transform any URL into an embeddable, rich link preview. It leverages the Microlink API to fetch metadata, presenting it as a customizable card with a title, description, image, and more. The SDK supports various media types including images, videos, audio, screenshots, and embedded iframes, offering multiple card sizes (small, normal, large). It features lazy loading for performance, media controls for video/audio, and theming options via CSS variables or contrast mode. Available as both a React component and a vanilla JavaScript version, it also includes hover packages to display previews on mouse-over. Developers can customize data, disable API fetching for static content, and fine-tune media playback behavior.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to integrate dynamic and customizable link previews into their web applications, enhance user engagement with rich media, and optimize performance with lazy loading. Especially valuable for building content-rich platforms or social sharing features.

Common actions

embed URLs

create link previews

integrate rich media

customize UI components

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Capabilities

Key features

Embed any URL
Generate link previews
Rich media support
Multiple card sizes
Lazy loading
Customizable themes
React and Vanilla JS

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What types of media can Microlink SDK display in link previews?

Microlink SDK supports a wide range of media types including images, videos, audio, screenshots, and embedded iframes. You can specify a single media type or an array of types in priority order, allowing the SDK to display the first available media from the URL.

Can I customize the appearance of the link preview cards?

Yes, the SDK offers extensive customization options. You can choose from multiple card sizes (small, normal, large), apply themes using CSS variables, utilize a contrast mode for automatic color adaptation, and even pass inline styles directly to the component for fine-grained control.

Does Microlink SDK support lazy loading for performance optimization?

Yes, lazy loading is enabled by default using IntersectionObserver, meaning data is only fetched when the card enters the viewport. This significantly improves performance for pages with numerous links, and you can configure a custom threshold or disable it if needed.

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