How do I connect my Short.io account?

You just need to provide your Short.io Secret API Key during the setup process in Vinkius.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I create multiple links at once?

Yes, you can use the bulk creation capability to generate many links through a single prompt.

Does this MCP handle branded domains?

Yes, it allows you to list, query, and manage all the branded domains in your account.

Can I see how many people clicked my links?

Yes, you can ask your agent for specific link click statistics or aggregate analytics.

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.

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Connect Short.io to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire branded URL pipeline through a single chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Short.io.

01
Create bulk links
This capability lets your agent generate multiple shortened links in a single command.
02
Get domain
Use this to pull specific configuration and details for one of your custom domains.
03
Get link clicks
This capability retrieves specific click analytics for a single link.
04
List tags
Your agent uses this to see all the tags currently assigned to your links.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Short.io.

05
Create short link
This capability creates a single new shortened URL with your preferred slug.
06
Get link details
Get the full metadata and configuration for a specific shortened link.
07
Get link statistics
This capability pulls aggregate click statistics for your links.
08
List short links
Use this to see every shortened link associated with a specific domain.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through Short.io.

09
Update link
This capability allows your agent to modify the properties of an existing shortened link.
10
Delete link
Your agent can remove specific shortened links from your account using this capability.
11
List short domains
This capability provides a full list of all branded domains in your Short.io account.

Real work

What teams actually run

Campaign Launches

Generate a set of branded links for a new product release in one go.

Performance Audits

Ask your agent to summarize which links are driving the most traffic this week.

Link Cleanup

Tell your agent to find and delete expired or unused links from a specific domain.

Content Distribution

Quickly create custom slugs for social media posts to maintain brand consistency.

Automate a task

Put Short.io to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Short.io works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Short.io to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

956ms average. Fast in production.

Short.io is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1343ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 694ms
Slowest day: 1343ms
14-day trend: Slowing+51%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Short.io, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Short.io. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Short.io Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Short.io capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortio-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Short.io in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Short.io owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who manage high volumes of branded traffic and need to move fast.

01
Growth Marketers
They hand off the creation of campaign-specific URLs and UTM tracking to the agent.
02
Social Media Managers
They use the agent to quickly generate and verify links for daily posts.
03
Digital Operations
They use the agent to audit link performance and clean up old redirects.

FAQ

Questions Short.io owners ask.

01
How do I connect my Short.io account?
You just need to provide your Short.io Secret API Key during the setup process in Vinkius.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I create multiple links at once?
Yes, you can use the bulk creation capability to generate many links through a single prompt.
04
Does this MCP handle branded domains?
Yes, it allows you to list, query, and manage all the branded domains in your account.
05
Can I see how many people clicked my links?
Yes, you can ask your agent for specific link click statistics or aggregate analytics.
06
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.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Create bulk links

Get domain

Get link clicks

List tags

05-08

Create short link

Get link details

Get link statistics

List short links

09-11

Update link

Delete link

List short domains

What teams actually run

Campaign Launches

Performance Audits

Link Cleanup

Content Distribution

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create multiple links at once?

Does this MCP handle branded domains?

Can I see how many people clicked my links?

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

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