BL.INK MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add BL.INK as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add blink --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About BL.INK MCP Server
Connect your BL.INK account to any AI agent and orchestrate your enterprise link management and analytics workflows through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers BL.INK as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where BL.INK data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Link Shortening — Instantly create branded short links for your marketing campaigns.
- Link Management — List, retrieve, update, and delete managed links across your domains.
- Domain Oversight — Access and manage your custom branded domains used for link shortening.
- Click Analytics — Retrieve real-time click metrics and historical performance for any Bitlink.
- Tag Organization — Access and list tags to maintain an organized inventory of your short links.
- Account Insights — Retrieve authenticated user profile information directly from your workspace.
The BL.INK MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect BL.INK to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BL.INK MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using BL.INK
Ask Claude: "Using BL.INK, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the BL.INK MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with BL.INK through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using BL.INK tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
BL.INK + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the BL.INK MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed BL.INK tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query BL.INK nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe BL.INK outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query BL.INK status endpoints and alert on anomalies
BL.INK MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BL.INK to Claude Code via MCP:
delete_link
Delete a link
get_account_info
Get authenticated user account info
get_domain
Get details of a specific domain
get_link
Get details of a specific link
get_link_analytics
Get click analytics for a specific link
list_domains
List all available domains
list_links
List all managed links
list_tags
List all link tags
shorten_link
Shorten a long URL using BL.INK
update_link
Update an existing link
Example Prompts for BL.INK in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with BL.INK immediately.
"Shorten this URL using BL.INK: https://vurb.vinkius.com/llms.txt"
"Show me the analytics for link link_99283."
"List my configured branded domains."
Troubleshooting BL.INK MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting BL.INK to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
BL.INK + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating BL.INK MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect BL.INK with your favorite client
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Connect BL.INK to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.