LinkVeil

Removing the negative algorithm effect from posting links by giving you the option to replace it with zero width whitespace characters.

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This week I built LinkVeil, my first Chrome extension, which neutralizes the “link penalty” on social platforms by invisibly padding URLs with zero‑width whitespace characters. Built using the standard Chrome Extensions format (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), LinkVeil gives you a one‑click toggle to cloak any outbound link, preserving engagement metrics without disrupting user experience. Inspired by @chribjel’s clever workaround, it installs in seconds and runs seamlessly in the background. This was a very interesting project, with some challenges I've never experienced before, especially with regards to inserting code into pre-existing websites like X after they rendered on the browser.

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