Short.io MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf 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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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Short.io through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortio": {
      "url": "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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Short.io tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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

list

List tags on Short.io

List all link tags

update

Update link on Short.io

Update a shortened link

Connect Short.io to Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Short.io

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Short.io, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Short.io MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Short.io through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Short.io + Windsurf Use Cases

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

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Short.io and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Short.io tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Short.io and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Short.io data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Short.io in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

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

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Short.io + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Short.io MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.