How to Use the Bitly MCP in Claude

Shorten URLs and pull click analytics directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Connect Bitly MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Bitly to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Bitly with Claude Desktop

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Manage your links in Claude Desktop

You can generate short links or pull your existing history without opening a browser tab. Use `shorten_url` to transform long URLs into branded links and use `list_bitlinks` to audit your recent activity. Everything stays inside your workspace. Just ask Claude to fetch details using `get_bitlink` and it handles the rest.

Track campaign performance

Stop guessing how your links perform by asking Claude to run `get_clicks` for any active URL. You get raw engagement numbers immediately, allowing you to iterate on your content strategy faster. Detailed breakdowns are just a prompt away. Use `get_countries` or `get_referrers` to see exactly where your traffic originates.

Control Bitly groups from Claude

Organize your workflow by switching between workspaces using `list_groups`. This MCP Server lets you jump between different projects without manually logging into the dashboard. Updating your link metadata is simple. Run `update_bitlink` to change titles or `create_qr_code` to generate assets for your marketing materials.

Setup guide

Set up Bitly MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Bitly MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Bitly MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under bitly-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bitly-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bitly MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file at the path provided by the settings menu. Add the server details to your mcpServers block and restart the app to see your tools.

Yes, you can pull analytics directly. Ask your agent to run the click tracking tools to get real-time stats on your links.

Your link metadata and click statistics remain within your session. This server only processes the specific link IDs you request during your chat.

You need a valid API key from your account settings. Once configured, you can manage your links and groups directly through the chat interface.

The server uses your provided token to authenticate requests. Your credentials are not stored by the server itself, keeping your account access secure.

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