Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Short.io Secret API Key from your account settings
- Start managing your branded links from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (11)
Create multiple shortened links at once
Shorten a new URL
Delete a shortened link
Get details for a custom domain
Get click analytics for a link
Get details for a specific link
Get click statistics
io account. List branded domains
List links for a domain
List all link tags
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.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Short.io tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Short.io in Claude Code
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.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
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.

* 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
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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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Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
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