Short.io Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage branded links and click analytics through your AI agent.
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Why people use Short.io
Short.io for Eliminating Manual Link Creation
This Connector changes the workflow by letting you describe your needs to your agent. Instead of clicking through tabs, you just tell your agent to build the links for you. You get a clean, organized list of URLs instantly, moving from strategy to execution without the manual overhead.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct command line for your entire link management strategy.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Rapid Product Launch
A growth marketer needs 50 unique links for a new product launch.
- Real-world use case 02
Weekly Performance Audit
A social media manager wants to know which links performed best last week.
- Real-world use case 03
Emergency Link Fix
A content creator notices a link in a popular newsletter is broken.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Short.io capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Short.io.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Short.io.
- 01 Capability
Delete link
Permanently remove a shortened link from your account. This helps keep your link list clean and organized.
- 02 Capability
Create bulk links
Create a large batch of shortened links at once for campaigns. Use this to save time on repetitive link generation.
- 03 Capability
Get domain
Retrieve specific details for a branded domain. Use this to check domain status and settings quickly.
- 04 Capability
Get link clicks
Get a summary of click data for a specific link. This helps you see how many people are interacting with your content.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Short.io.
- 05 Capability
List tags
View all the tags you've created for your links. Use this to stay organized across different marketing channels.
- 06 Capability
Create short link
Generate a single new shortened link with a custom slug. This is the fastest way to get a new link live.
- 07 Capability
Get link details
Pull the full metadata and status for a specific link. Use this to verify the correct destination and settings.
- 08 Capability
Get link statistics
Fetch detailed click statistics for your links. This gives you a deep dive into your link performance.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Short.io.
- 09 Capability
List short domains
See a full list of branded domains in your account. Use this to manage your various brand identities.
- 10 Capability
List short links
Get a list of all links associated with a specific domain. This helps you manage large sets of links efficiently.
- 11 Capability
Update link
Modify the details of an existing shortened link. Use this to fix errors or change destinations on the fly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Short.io to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Short.io 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_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Short.io for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Short.io in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shortio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Short.io, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shortio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io
Ask Copilot: "Using Short.io, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shortio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Short.io, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"shortio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io
Ask Cline: "Using Short.io, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add shortio --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FucroVEu4povFcbIacOjnbDsAcUkuuDoL0xq4BBw/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 Short.io
Ask Claude: "Using Short.io, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Short.io can move forward.
This is for marketing teams and content creators who are tired of manual data entry. It's for the person who has to manage hundreds of links across multiple social channels and needs a faster way to keep them updated.
Growth Marketer
Uses this to spin up 50+ branded links for a product launch in seconds instead of clicking through a dashboard.
Social Media Manager
Uses this to quickly check click performance and geographic reach for specific campaign posts.
Content Strategist
Uses this to organize massive link libraries using tags and custom slugs for different content pillars.
Build the capability set
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Before you connect
Questions about Short.io.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I manage multiple brands with the Short.io MCP?
Yes, you can manage multiple branded domains. Your agent can list all your domains and help you generate links for specific brands as you go.
How do I get click data for my links using this Connector?
You can just ask your agent for the click statistics. It will pull the latest numbers on reach, geography, and device types for any link you specify.
Can I create links in bulk for a big campaign?
Yes, you can create a batch of links at once. This is perfect for large launches where you need many unique URLs with specific slugs.
What happens if I need to change a link destination?
You don't have to create a new link. You can just ask your agent to update the existing link, and it will change the destination while keeping the same slug.
How does this help with link organization?
The Connector allows you to list and manage tags. You can ask your agent to organize your links by campaign, channel, or content type to keep things tidy.
Will this work with my custom branded domain?
Yes, the Connector is designed to work with your branded domains. You can query your domain catalog to ensure your links always use the correct brand identity.
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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