URL Protocol Converter

A simple, standalone web app that converts protocol URLs (like steam://) to shareable HTTPS links that work on any platform. Perfect for sharing URLs that normally aren't clickable on social media, chat platforms, or other websites.

🌐 Live at: https://steadirect.com

Deployment

The app is completely self-contained in a single index.html file. You can host it anywhere:

GitHub Pages
Cloudflare Compute
Neocities
Any web hosting service that can serve static files

Features

No external dependencies
Single file deployment
Works on any hosting platform
Automatic URL parameter handling
Client-side only (no server required)
Easy copying with dedicated copy button
Dark mode support:
- Automatically detects system theme preference
- Manual theme toggle button
- Remembers user's preferred theme
- Smooth theme transitions
Accessibility:
- Screen reader compatible
- ARIA labels and roles
- Semantic HTML structure
- Keyboard navigation support
Privacy focused:
- All URL conversion is done locally in the browser
- No data collection or logging
- No external requests or tracking

How it Works

Using the web interface at steadirect.com, or by creating URLs directly:

https://steadirect.com/?url=steam%3A%2F%2Fjoinlobby%2F123456%2F987654321

When someone clicks the generated link, the app automatically redirects them to the original protocol URL:
```
steam://joinlobby/123456/987654321
```

Examples

The converter works with any protocol URL, for example:

steam://joinlobby/123456/987654321
discord://discord.com/channels/123456789

Generated shareable link:

https://steadirect.com/?url=steam%3A%2F%2Fjoinlobby%2F123456%2F987654321

The app can also be self-hosted - it will automatically use whatever domain it's running on to generate the correct links.

Disclaimer

This is an independent tool and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Valve Corporation or any other platform. Steam® and the Steam logo are registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. This tool simply facilitates the conversion of URLs and performs all operations locally in your web browser without collecting or logging any data.

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