Linkshrink Api
FreeStale (188d)MCP server for LinkShrink (linkshrink.dev) — shorten URLs, get analytics, and unshorten links from Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI assistant
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MCP server for LinkShrink (linkshrink.dev) — shorten URLs, get analytics, and unshorten links from Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible AI assistant
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Integrate LinkShrink into Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and any MCP-compatible AI assistant. Shorten URLs, retrieve click analytics, resolve shortened links, bulk shorten, and build UTM-tagged campaign URLs — all through natural language.
No API key required. Free forever.
Quick Start
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"linkshrink": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "linkshrink-mcp"]
}
}
}
Then ask Claude:
"Get click stats for code abc123"
"Unshorten https://bit.ly/3xYz"
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
shorten_url |
Shorten a URL with optional password protection, private stats, and preview page |
get_url_stats |
Get click statistics for a shortened URL (clicks, referrers, countries, daily breakdown) |
unshorten_url |
Resolve any shortened URL to its original destination with full redirect chain |
bulk_shorten |
Shorten multiple URLs at once in a single request |
shorten_with_utm |
Build UTM-tagged campaign URL and shorten it for marketing attribution |
Architecture
Claude / Cursor / VS Code
|
| stdio (MCP protocol)
v
linkshrink-mcp
|
| HTTPS (REST API)
v
linkshrink.dev
This is a thin stdio MCP client that translates tool calls into REST API requests against the LinkShrink API at https://linkshrink.dev. No data is stored locally — all operations are stateless pass-throughs.
Configuration
| Environment Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
LINKSHRINK_API_URL |
https://linkshrink.dev |
API base URL (override for self-hosted instances) |
SoftVoyagers Ecosystem
LinkShrink MCP is part of the SoftVoyagers portfolio of free developer APIs:
| Product | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| LinkMeta | URL metadata extraction API | linkmeta.dev |
| PageShot | Screenshot & webpage capture API | pageshot.site |
| PDFSpark | HTML/URL to PDF conversion API | pdfspark.dev |
| OGForge | Open Graph image generator API | ogforge.dev |
| LinkShrink | Privacy-first URL shortener API | linkshrink.dev |
| Faktuj | Polish invoice generator | faktuj.pl · KSeF |
| QRMint | Styled QR code generator API | qrmint.dev · Docs · QR from URL |
| PageDrop | Instant HTML hosting API | pagedrop.dev |
| PismoSzyteNaMiarę | Document generator for Polish legal templates | pismoszytenamiare.pl · Umowa kupna-sprzedaży |
License
MIT
Install Linkshrink Api in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install linkshrink-apiInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add linkshrink-api -- npx -y linkshrink-mcpStep-by-step: how to install Linkshrink Api
FAQ
Is Linkshrink Api MCP free?
Yes, Linkshrink Api MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Linkshrink Api need an API key?
No, Linkshrink Api runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Linkshrink Api hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Linkshrink Api in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Linkshrink Api on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
Changes
Versions and requested access over time.
- New version published
- New version published
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