How to Use the Bitly MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I shorten links inside Windsurf using Bitly?

You just ask Cascade to shorten a URL. It calls shortenurl behind the scenes, replaces the link in your open file, and updates the title using updatebitlink automatically.

Q: Can Windsurf pull Bitly click analytics autonomously?

Yes, Cascade can query your link performance. It runs getclicks and getreferrers to gather the metrics, then formats a summary table right in your IDE sidebar.

Q: How does the Bitly MCP Server handle multiple link groups in Windsurf?

Cascade uses listgroups to find your workspaces. From there, it can run listbitlinks to fetch or organize links for specific marketing campaigns without leaving your workspace.

Generate short links and analyze click data inside Windsurf while Cascade handles your marketing campaigns.

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Bulk url shortening inside Windsurf

The `shorten_url` tool lets Cascade convert long raw links in your markdown files or code comments into short Bitly links. When you ask Cascade to update a documentation file, it scans for external links and shortens them in one pass. You do not need to manually copy links back and forth. Windsurf uses `update_bitlink` to add titles to these links, keeping your Bitly dashboard organized while you focus on writing code.

Track click metrics inside Cascade

The `get_clicks` tool retrieves real-time click volume for any short link directly inside your Windsurf chat. Cascade can run this tool to check how your latest release links are performing. Cascade handles the multi-step retrieval autonomously through this MCP Server so you just read the final breakdown. It combines this with `get_countries` and `get_referrers` to build a quick markdown report of your traffic.

Generate and place QR codes in your code

The `create_qr_code` tool generates QR codes for your assets and saves them directly into your Windsurf project directory. Cascade can write a script, generate the QR code, and update your landing page image source in one run. Instead of jumping to a browser to download an image, the MCP Server lets Windsurf handle the asset creation. Cascade chains the generation and file placement without waiting for your permission.

Setup guide

Set up Bitly MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Bitly MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Bitly payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Bitly tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Bitly MCP in Windsurf

You just ask Cascade to shorten a URL. It calls `shorten_url` behind the scenes, replaces the link in your open file, and updates the title using `update_bitlink` automatically.

Yes, Cascade can query your link performance. It runs `get_clicks` and `get_referrers` to gather the metrics, then formats a summary table right in your IDE sidebar.

Cascade uses `list_groups` to find your workspaces. From there, it can run `list_bitlinks` to fetch or organize links for specific marketing campaigns without leaving your workspace.

No, Vinkius handles the authorization token for you. Once you add the MCP Server to your Windsurf configuration file, Cascade has immediate access to your account.

Yes, your link URLs, click metrics, and account tokens are isolated in ephemeral V8 sandboxes. Vinkius never stores your Bitly credentials, passing them securely to the API only when Cascade executes a tool.

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