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EngineeringApr 20265 min read

Clean URLs With Middleware (Tools Without /tools/)

The goal

Users prefer short URLs like /ats-score and /tailor-resume. Internally, tools can still live under /tools for organization.

The solution

Use middleware rewrites:

  1. If path matches a clean route, rewrite to /tools/<route>
  2. Keep API and static files untouched

The outcome

Cleaner links, easier sharing, and fewer “where is this page?” moments for users.

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