short-url

Overview

This is a short URL service with a complete MCP server implementation. The project is structured as a monorepo with a React frontend, Express backend with Redis, and a separate MCP server package. It supports user registration, login, and API key authentication. The MCP server allows AI assistants like Claude Desktop and VS Code with Cline to generate short links programmatically. The project offers both Docker and manual deployment options with clear documentation.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• create_short_urllongUrl: string

  Generate a short URL from a long URL

  Try:Create a short URL for https://example.com/very/long/urlTry:Make https://example.com/a/very/long/url/path into a short linkTry:Shorten https://example.com/this/is/a/very/long/url

Note: Inferred from the MCP server description and context. The README mentions MCP server for generating short links but doesn't explicitly list tool names. The only tool that would make sense for this service is creating short URLs.

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Installation

docker compose up -d --build

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start both frontend and backend
npm start

# Or separately:
npm run start:server  # Backend only (port 3001)
npm run start:client  # Frontend only (port 3000)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "short-url": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "short-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "API_ORIGIN": "http://localhost:3001",
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this service free?

Yes, the project is completely open-source and free to use. It can be self-hosted without any costs.

Can I deploy this privately?

Yes, the project supports private deployment and provides Docker and manual installation options for on-premise hosting.

Are the short links permanent?

The documentation states that links can be configured to be permanent, though users can set limits on URL creation per account.

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