Bitly Connector for AI agents.
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Manage link shortening and marketing analytics through your AI client.
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Why people use Bitly
Bitly for Marketing Analytics and Link Management
This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent handle the heavy lifting. You can just tell your agent to create a batch of links or ask for a summary of performance data. You get your reports and your links ready in seconds without ever leaving your primary workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get to manage your entire Bitly account using only natural language.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Social Media Posting
A manager asks the agent to shorten five URLs for a new campaign and give them all the same title.
- Real-world use case 02
Campaign Reporting
An analyst asks for a summary of clicks by country for a specific link to see if an international ad worked.
- Real-world use case 03
QR Code Generation
A print designer asks the agent to create a QR code for a new landing page to put on a physical flyer.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Bitly capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bitly.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Bitly.
- 01 Capability
Shorten url
Turn a long URL into a Bitlink with an optional custom title or domain.
- 02 Capability
Create qr code
Generate a QR code for any link to use in print or on-site marketing.
- 03 Capability
Get clicks
Get the total click count for a specific link.
- 04 Capability
Get countries
See which countries your audience is clicking from for better targeting.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Bitly.
- 05 Capability
Update bitlink
Change the title of an existing Bitlink to keep your records current.
- 06 Capability
List groups
See all your Bitly groups to keep your links organized.
- 07 Capability
List bitlinks
View all the links contained within a specific group.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Bitly.
- 08 Capability
Get bitlink
Fetch specific details for any existing Bitlink in your account.
- 09 Capability
Get referrers
Identify which websites and networks are driving traffic to your links.
- 10 Capability
Get user
Pull your account information to ensure the connection is active.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Bitly to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Bitly from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Bitly, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Bitly for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Bitly URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Bitly in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Bitly
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bitly, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Bitly
Ask Copilot: "Using Bitly, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Bitly
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bitly, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Bitly
Ask Cline: "Using Bitly, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bitly --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1LNAf7N4kJP1hH78q2QKwnbivwFgDZ3fr82YV4kH/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Bitly
Ask Claude: "Using Bitly, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bitly can move forward.
This is for the marketing professional who spends hours copy-pasting links into social posts or digging through spreadsheets to see which ads actually worked.
Social Media Manager
Quickly generates and tracks links for daily posts without leaving their content calendar.
Marketing Analyst
Pulls geographic and referrer data for weekly campaign reports using voice or text commands.
Growth Lead
Automates the creation of tracking links for new landing pages and monitors their success.
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Before you connect
Questions about Bitly.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What can I do with the Bitly MCP?
You can use your AI agent to create shortened links, generate QR codes, and pull click analytics. It basically lets you manage your entire Bitly account through a chat interface.
Can the Bitly MCP create QR codes?
Yes, you can ask your agent to generate a QR code for any link. This is great for creating scannable codes for physical flyers or on-site marketing.
How does the Bitly MCP help with marketing reports?
It allows your agent to pull real-time click data, geographic insights, and referrer information. You can ask for a summary of your campaign performance without opening a dashboard.
Can I use the Bitly MCP to track where my traffic comes from?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve referrer analytics. You can ask your agent to identify which sites or networks are driving the most traffic to your links.
Can the Bitly MCP manage different groups of links?
Yes, you can list your groups and see all the links contained within them. This helps you keep your marketing assets organized and easy to find.
Can I update my Bitly links using an AI agent?
You can. The Connector allows your agent to update link titles on the fly, so you can keep your records current without manual editing.
Can I check how many people clicked my link today?
Yes! Use the get_link_clicks capability 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).
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