Short.io MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 11 tools to Create Bulk Links, Create Short Link, Delete Link, and more

Name: Short.io
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Short.io 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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The Short.io MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add shortio --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About Short.io MCP Server

Connect your Short.io account to any AI agent and simplify your branded link management, click tracking, and URL orchestration through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Short.io as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Short.io data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Link Management — List shortened links for any domain, retrieve detailed metadata, and monitor active status
Domain Control — Query your catalog of branded domains to choose the right context for each short link
Link Creation — Programmatically create new short links with custom paths (slugs) directly from your agent
Click Analytics — Access aggregate click statistics and performance metrics for specific links to understand reach
Direct Control — Manage your link-based outreach and content pipeline without manual dashboard entry

The Short.io MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 11 Short.io tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Short.io through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning url-shortening, link-management, branded-domains, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create bulk links on Short.io

Create multiple shortened links at once

create

Create short link on Short.io

Shorten a new URL

delete

Delete link on Short.io

Delete a shortened link

get

Get domain on Short.io

Get details for a custom domain

get

Get link clicks on Short.io

Get click analytics for a link

get

Get link details on Short.io

Get details for a specific link

get

Get link statistics on Short.io

Get click statistics

list

List short domains on Short.io

io account. List branded domains

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List short links on Short.io

List links for a domain

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List tags on Short.io

List all link tags

update

Update link on Short.io

Update a shortened link

Connect Short.io to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Short.io into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 Short.io

Ask Claude: "Using Short.io, show me...". 11 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Short.io MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Short.io 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 Short.io 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

Short.io + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Short.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Short.io tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Short.io nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Short.io outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Short.io status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Short.io in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Short.io immediately.

"List all links for the domain 'my.link' in Short.io."

"Show me the click analytics for all shortened links created this month with geographic breakdown."

"Create a batch of 5 branded short links for our upcoming product launch campaign."

Troubleshooting Short.io MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Short.io to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Short.io + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Short.io MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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