Bring Url Shortening
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Bitly to Cursor and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Bitly MCP Server?
Connect your Bitly account to any AI agent and orchestrate your link management and analytics workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Link Shortening — Instantly shorten long URLs into branded or generic Bitlinks.
- Click Analytics — Retrieve real-time click counts and historical performance for any link.
- Geographic Insights — Analyze where your traffic is coming from with clicks-by-country metrics.
- Referrer Tracking — Identify which networks and sites are driving traffic to your links.
- Group Oversight — Manage your organization's groups and retrieve aggregated click data.
- Tag Discovery — Access and list tags used across your Bitlink inventory for better organization.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Bitly Generic Access Token
- Start optimizing your links from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Social Media Managers — quickly shorten links and check performance without leaving their posting tools.
- Marketing Analysts — retrieve geographic and referrer data for campaign reporting.
- Growth Teams — automate link creation and metric tracking using natural language.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Generate a QR code for a link
Get link details
Get click analytics for a link
Get click analytics by country
Get referrer analytics
Get account info
List links in a group
List all Bitly groups
Optionally set custom domain and title. Shorten a URL
Update link title
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Bitly into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Bitly and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Bitly in Cursor
Why run Bitly with Vinkius?
The Bitly connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Bitly using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Bitly and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Bitly to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Bitly for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Bitly is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check how many people clicked my link today?
Yes! Use the get_link_clicks tool with your Bitlink. Your agent will fetch the total click summary directly from the Bitly engine.
How do I see which countries my clicks are coming from?
Simply ask the agent to get_clicks_by_country for a specific Bitlink. It will return a breakdown of traffic by geographic origin.
Does the integration allow me to delete a Bitlink?
Bitlinks cannot be truly deleted via the standard API; they can only be archived or hidden. Currently, the toolset focuses on creation and monitoring (shortening links, checking metrics).
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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