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Short.io MCP Server

Bring Url Shortening
to VS Code Copilot

Name: Short.io MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Create Bulk LinksCreate Short LinkDelete LinkGet DomainGet Link ClicksGet Link DetailsGet Link StatisticsList Short DomainsList Short LinksList TagsUpdate Link

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Ask AI about this MCP Server ChatGPT Claude Perplexity

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Gemini

Windsurf

VS Code

JetBrains

Vercel

+ other MCP clients

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_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 VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Short.io data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

Short.io in VS Code Copilot

AI Agent→Vinkius

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 VS Code Copilot 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 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

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Short.io in VS Code Copilot

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 VS Code Copilot 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.

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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 VS Code Copilot

Every tool call from VS Code Copilot 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

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.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.