Developer API
A clean RESTful API for creating, managing, and analyzing short links programmatically. Integrate link shortening into any app, workflow, or AI agent.
Read the API DocsBuilt for developers
API Key Auth
Generate API keys from your dashboard Settings page. Pass the key in the Authorization header — simple Bearer token authentication.
Full CRUD + Analytics
Create, read, update, and delete links via API. Fetch click analytics per link. All the dashboard capabilities, available programmatically.
MCP Server on Builder
Builder plan unlocks the AWSYS.CO MCP server — connect directly to Claude, Cursor, and other AI agents that support the Model Context Protocol.
How to get started
Generate your API key
Go to Settings → API Keys and create a new key. Copy it — it's shown only once. Store it securely in an environment variable.
Make your first request
POST to /api/createShort with your long URL in the body. The response includes the shortened URL, ready to use immediately.
Explore the full API
The API docs cover all endpoints — link creation, management, analytics, folders, webhooks, and more. Interactive examples included.
Use cases
CMS Integration
Auto-generate short links whenever a new article or product page publishes. Embed the API call in your CMS publish hook.
Marketing Automation
Create campaign links dynamically in your email platform or marketing automation tool without manual dashboard visits.
AI Agent Workflows
Use the MCP server (Builder) to let Claude or Cursor create and manage links directly from a chat interface or AI-driven workflow.
Plan availability
| Plan | API Access | Monthly Calls | MCP Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | — | — |
| Pro | ✓ | 1,000 / 50 per hr | — |
| Builder | ✓ | 10,000 / 500 per hr | ✓ |
API access requires Pro or Builder. Builder unlocks 10x the call limit and the MCP server for AI agent integration.