Share links

Public repository links that open Starcat and locate the shared repo

What it is

A share link is a public https://starcat.ink/r/{owner}/{repo} URL you can copy from Starcat. When the recipient has Starcat installed, opening the link should launch the app and select that repository.

Share links are for locating a repository inside Starcat—not the same as share cards (image export).

Typical flow

1. Open a repository

   Select it in Manage, Discover, or My Projects.
2. Copy the share link

   Use the share / copy-link control in the detail or toolbar (wording follows the app).
3. Open on another Mac

   Paste into a browser or messenger. With Universal Links / app association configured, Starcat should take over.

Link shape

Form	Example use
Public HTTPS	https://starcat.ink/r/owner/repo?v=1 (optional rid for stable GitHub repo id)
Local app URL	starcat://repo/owner/repo (used by widgets and local integrations)

Older links without rid still resolve by owner/name.

AI sharing

When creating AI-assisted share material, Starcat can reuse an existing AI summary, and you can cancel or regenerate the share link from the UI.

Related

• Share cards
• Repository detail
• Desktop launchers