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Short.io MCP Server

Bring Url Shortening
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect Short.io to Claude Code and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

MCP Inspector GDPR Free for Subscribers
Create Bulk LinksCreate Short LinkDelete LinkGet DomainGet Link ClicksGet Link DetailsGet Link StatisticsList Short DomainsList Short LinksList TagsUpdate Link

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
VS CodeVS Code
JetBrainsJetBrains
VercelVercel
+ other MCP clients
Short.io

What is the 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.

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

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Short.io Secret API Key from your account settings
  3. Start managing your branded links from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Built-in capabilities (11)

create_bulk_links

Create multiple shortened links at once

create_short_link

Shorten a new URL

delete_link

Delete a shortened link

get_domain

Get details for a custom domain

get_link_clicks

Get click analytics for a link

get_link_details

Get details for a specific link

get_link_statistics

Get click statistics

list_short_domains

io account. List branded domains

list_short_links

List links for a domain

list_tags

List all link tags

update_link

Update a shortened link

Why Claude Code?

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.

  • 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

See it in action

Short.io in Claude Code

AI AgentVinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Short.io and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Short.io to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Short.io in Claude Code

The Short.io MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 11 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Short.io
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Short.io for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Short.io MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I create a custom short link using my AI agent?

Yes! Use the create_short_link action. Provide the original URL, the domain name, and an optional custom path to generate your branded link.

02

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

03

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.

04

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.

05

Command not found: claude

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

06

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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