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How do I make a “short URL” for the overpass api?

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Occasionally people post a short URL to an overpass API query. How is that done? http://overpass-turbo.eu/

asked 24 Apr '15, 06:48

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Via the share button of overpass turbo. Overpass API doesn't support shortlinks directly. This is also explained in the wiki.

answered 24 Apr '15, 07:48

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Source code available on GitHub .