> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getsnippets.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Share Snippet Links
> Share snippets publicly via links with audio, video, and syntax highlighting
## Overview
Share Snippet Links that lets you share snippets publicly via a simple URL. Snippets AI supports rich content: code with syntax highlighting, embedded audio and video, and beautiful formatting-all accessible via a single shareable link.
Perfect for sharing code snippets, prompts, tutorials, or multimedia content with anyone, whether they use Snippets AI or not.
## Why Share Links Matter
Traditional snippet sharing is clunky:
* **Copy-Paste**: Formatting breaks, long snippets get messy
* **Screenshots**: Not copyable, no syntax highlighting
* **Email Attachments**: Hard to find later, version control issues
* **Generic Pastebins**: No media support, no syntax options
Share Links solve all of this with one URL.
## How It Works
### Creating a Share Link
#### Method 1: From Snippet Menu
1. **Open any snippet** in Snippets AI
2. **Click Share button** (or right-click → Share)
### Sharing the Link
Once created, share the link anywhere:
* **Email**: Open in email client
* **Slack/Discord**: Paste into message
* **Social Media**: Share on Twitter, LinkedIn
* **QR Code**: Generate QR code for easy mobile access (if available)
### What Recipients See
When someone opens your share link:
**Beautiful Web View:**
* Clean, readable interface
* Proper syntax highlighting
* Copy button for easy copying
* Download option
* View on dark or light theme
**No Account Required:**
* Recipients don't need Snippets AI account
* No login, no signup
* Just open and view
## Share Links with Media
### Audio Attachments
Share snippets with audio:
1. Create snippet with audio recording
2. Recipients can play audio inline
3. Perfect for voice prompts, instructions, explanations
**Example Use Case:**
```
Share: "Sales Pitch Template"
- Text: Written script
- Audio: You reading the pitch for tone/emphasis
- Recipients hear exactly how to deliver
```
### Video Attachments
Share snippets with video:
1. Attach video to snippet (embed or upload)
2. Generate share link
3. Video plays inline on share page
4. Great for tutorials, demos, walkthroughs
**Example Use Case:**
```
Share: "React Component Tutorial"
- Text: Component code
- Video: Screen recording showing implementation
- Recipients see code + video explanation
```
### Mixed Content
Combine text, audio, and video:
```
Share: "Complete Feature Walkthrough"
- Text: Feature description and code
- Audio: Voice notes explaining tricky parts
- Video: Demo of feature in action
```
All viewable in one shareable page.
## Syntax Highlighting Options
When sharing code, choose syntax highlighting:
### Automatic Detection
Snippets AI auto-detects syntax from your snippet's format:
```javascript theme={null}
// Shared with JavaScript syntax
const fetchData = async () => {
const response = await fetch('/api/data');
return response.json();
};
```
### Manual Override
Change syntax before sharing:
1. Click "Share" → Advanced Options
2. Select "Syntax" dropdown
3. Choose from 50+ languages
4. Generate link with chosen syntax
**Supported Syntaxes:**
* JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust
* SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
* HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, XML
* Markdown, Plain Text
* And many more
### Multiple Language Versions
Share same content with different syntax views:
**Example: API Request**
Share link 1: JavaScript version
```javascript theme={null}
fetch('https://api.example.com/data');
```
Share link 2: Python version
```python theme={null}
requests.get('https://api.example.com/data')
```
Share link 3: cURL version
```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.example.com/data
```
Create separate share links for each syntax.
## Practical Use Cases
### For Developers
**Code Review with External Contractors:**
```
1. Create snippet with code needing review
2. Share link with contractor
```
**Open Source Contributions:**
```
1. Share code snippet publicly
2. Post link on GitHub, Twitter
3. Community reviews
4. Improve code based on feedback
```
### For Technical Writers
**Documentation Snippets:**
```
1. Write code examples for documentation
2. Share links in blog posts, articles
3. Readers copy code with proper syntax highlighting
4. Update snippet; all links reflect changes
```
### For Educators
**Tutorial Resources:**
```
1. Create tutorial with text + video
2. Share link with students
3. Students watch video and copy code
```
### For Sales & Marketing
**Demo Scripts:**
```
1. Create demo script with audio recording
2. Share with sales team via link
3. Reps listen to pitch delivery
4. Consistent messaging across team
```
### For Teams
**Knowledge Sharing:**
```
1. Document solution to problem
2. Share link in Slack channel
3. Team members access without needing Snippets AI
4. Can copy and adapt for their use
```
## Security Considerations
### What's Safe to Share
✅ **Safe:**
* Example code (non-production)
* Tutorials and educational content
* Public documentation
* Marketing copy
* General prompts
❌ **Not Safe:**
* API keys or secrets
* Production credentials
* Personal information
* Company confidential data
* Private customer data
See [API Reference](/api-reference/snippets/create-snippet) for details.
## What's Next
Learn how to attach audio and video to snippets before sharing
Master syntax highlighting for better-looking shared snippets
Get notified when someone comments on your shared snippets