# AWSYS.CO — URL Shortener & Link Intelligence Platform

> AWSYS.CO is a URL shortener with full-stack analytics, QR codes, custom domains, and a native MCP server for AI agent integration. Built for developers and teams.

## Documentation

- [Migrate from Bitly](https://awsys.co/help/migrate-from-bitly): Import all your Bitly links in one click — no API key needed
- [MCP Server Setup](https://awsys.co/developers/mcp): Connect AI agents to AWSYS.CO via Model Context Protocol
- [AgentLink](https://awsys.co/agentlink): Identify and classify AI agent traffic in your link analytics
- [API Reference](https://awsys.co/docs): Complete REST API documentation with live examples
- [Custom Domains](https://awsys.co/help/custom-domains): Brand your short links with your own domain
- [Link Analytics](https://awsys.co/help/analytics): Geo, device, referrer, and AI-bot click tracking
- [Bulk Links](https://awsys.co/help/bulk-links): Create thousands of links at once via CSV or API
- [UTM Builder](https://awsys.co/help/utm-builder): Auto-append UTM parameters to every link
- [QR Codes](https://awsys.co/help/qr-codes): Generate and customize QR codes for any short link
- [Geo Routing](https://awsys.co/help/geo-routing): Route visitors to different URLs by country
- [Traffic Routing](https://awsys.co/help/traffic-routing): A/B test destinations and device-based routing
- [Webhooks](https://awsys.co/help/webhooks): Real-time link.click and link.created event delivery
- [Link Trust Score](https://awsys.co/developers/trust-score): Phishing and malware detection for links
- [Password Protection](https://awsys.co/help/password-protection): Require a password before redirecting
- [Folders](https://awsys.co/help/folders): Organize links into folders for team workflows
- [Developer Docs Index](https://awsys.co/developers): Full REST API guide with auth, rate limits, and errors

## Blog

- [How to Measure Creator Link Conversions Accurately](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-measure-creator-link-conversions): Learn how to measure creator link conversions with clean tracking, attribution rules, and reports that show which partne
- [How to Protect Shared Campaign Links Safely](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-protect-shared-campaign-links-safely): Learn how to protect shared campaign links with branded domains, destination scans, access controls, and analytics that 
- [Offline to Online QR Tracking That Proves ROI](https://awsys.co/blog/offline-to-online-qr-tracking): Offline to online QR tracking connects print campaigns to measurable clicks, helping teams improve attribution, trust, a
- [A Guide to Safer Campaign Links That Convert](https://awsys.co/blog/guide-to-safer-campaign-links): This guide to safer campaign links helps teams protect audiences, preserve attribution, and spot risky destinations befo
- [How to Automate Short Links Without Lost Data](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-automate-short-links): Learn how to automate short links with APIs, rules, and workflows that protect your brand, speed campaign launches, and 
- [Best SaaS for Link Security for Safer Campaigns](https://awsys.co/blog/best-saas-for-link-security): Find the best SaaS for link security with trust scoring, destination scanning, branded domains, analytics, and controls 
- [Bulk Short Link Creation That Scales Campaigns](https://awsys.co/blog/bulk-short-link-creation): Bulk short link creation turns long URL lists into branded, trackable campaign assets. Learn how to organize, secure, an
- [Shared Short Domain vs Branded: Which Builds Trust?](https://awsys.co/blog/shared-short-domain-vs-branded): Shared short domain vs branded links: compare trust, control, analytics, cost, and security to choose the right setup fo
- [Link Management Platform Review for Growth Teams](https://awsys.co/blog/link-management-platform-review-growth-teams): This link management platform review shows growth teams how to assess branding, analytics, routing, security, automation
- [How to Rotate Destinations by Campaign for Better Results](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-rotate-destinations-by-campaign): Learn how to rotate destinations by campaign using rules, testing windows, and click data to improve relevance, control 
- [The Future of AI Link Attribution Is Here](https://awsys.co/blog/future-of-ai-link-attribution): The future of AI link attribution demands better signals, safer routing, and clear reporting on human and agent-driven t
- [Guide to Link Routing Rules for Smarter Traffic](https://awsys.co/blog/guide-to-link-routing-rules): Use this guide to link routing rules to send every visitor to the right destination by device, location, language, campa
- [What Makes Short Links Trustworthy to Click?](https://awsys.co/blog/what-makes-short-links-trustworthy): What makes short links trustworthy? Learn the signals that protect clicks, reinforce your brand, and improve campaign re
- [QR Code Campaign Tracking That Proves What Works](https://awsys.co/blog/qr-code-campaign-tracking): QR code campaign tracking turns printed scans into clear decisions. Learn how to build tagged, branded QR codes and meas
- [Guide to Branded Link Campaigns That Perform](https://awsys.co/blog/guide-to-branded-link-campaigns): Use this guide to branded link campaigns to build trusted URLs, measure every click, route traffic smarter, and improve 
- [A Guide to Link Safety Scanning That Works](https://awsys.co/blog/guide-to-link-safety-scanning): Use this guide to link safety scanning to catch risky destinations, protect your audience, and keep campaign analytics c
- [How to Create Branded QR Funnels That Convert](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-create-branded-qr-funnels): Learn how to create branded QR funnels that turn scans into measurable actions with custom domains, focused landing page
- [How Link Routing by Device Improves Campaigns](https://awsys.co/blog/link-routing-by-device): Link routing by device sends visitors to the best destination, improving mobile conversions, attribution, and campaign c
- [Affordable Bitly Alternative for Real Growth](https://awsys.co/blog/affordable-bitly-alternative-real-growth): Need an affordable bitly alternative? Get branded links, QR codes, analytics, routing, and safer sharing without paying 
- [What a Campaign Attribution Link Platform Does](https://awsys.co/blog/what-a-campaign-attribution-link-platform-does): Learn what a campaign attribution link platform does, how it tracks clicks and conversions, and what features matter for
- [Why Custom Domain Short Links Matter](https://awsys.co/blog/why-custom-domain-short-links-matter): Custom domain short links improve trust, branding, and tracking. Learn how they affect clicks, analytics, routing, and l
- [Best Short.io Alternative for Teams](https://awsys.co/blog/best-short-io-alternative-for-teams): Looking for a short io alternative for teams? Compare what matters most: shared controls, analytics, security, branding,
- [Webhooks for Link Tracking That Actually Help](https://awsys.co/blog/webhooks-for-link-tracking): Learn how webhooks for link tracking send click data instantly, improve attribution, and power faster automations for ca
- [AI Agent Traffic Analytics That Actually Helps](https://awsys.co/blog/ai-agent-traffic-analytics): AI agent traffic analytics shows which visits come from bots and agents, what they do, and how to act on it without payi
- [What a QR Analytics Dashboard Should Show](https://awsys.co/blog/what-a-qr-analytics-dashboard-should-show): See what a QR analytics dashboard should track, from scans and devices to geography, trust signals, and campaign results
- [Best Link Analytics Software for Growth Teams](https://awsys.co/blog/best-link-analytics-software-growth-teams): Looking for the best link analytics software? Compare the features that matter most for tracking, safety, branding, and 
- [Bitly Alternative Review for Growth Teams](https://awsys.co/blog/bitly-alternative-review-growth-teams): A bitly alternative review for marketers, creators, and developers who want better analytics, safer links, and more cont
- [Best Rebrandly Alternative for Marketers](https://awsys.co/blog/best-rebrandly-alternative-for-marketers): Looking for a rebrandly alternative for marketers? Here’s what matters most in link management, analytics, safety, and s
- [How to Shorten Affiliate Links Safely](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-shorten-affiliate-links-safely): Learn how to shorten affiliate links safely with branded domains, redirect checks, trust signals, and analytics that pro
- [How to Track AI Bot Clicks Accurately](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-track-ai-bot-clicks-accurately): Learn how to track ai bot clicks accurately, separate AI-agent traffic from humans, and improve attribution, routing, an
- [Why Branded Link Management Software Matters](https://awsys.co/blog/why-branded-link-management-software-matters): Branded link management software helps teams shorten, track, secure, and route links with better analytics, trust contro
- [We Analyzed X AI Agent Clicks - What We Found](https://awsys.co/blog/we-analyzed-x-ai-agent-clicks-what-we-found): We analyzed X AI agent clicks - here's what we found about patterns, attribution gaps, bot quality, and how teams should
- [How to Block Malicious URLs Before Sharing](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-block-malicious-urls-before-sharing): Learn how to block malicious URLs before sharing with trust checks, redirects, scanning, and workflow controls that prot
- [How to Shorten URLs With Claude or ChatGPT via MCP](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-shorten-urls-with-claude-or-chatgpt-via-mcp): Learn how to shorten URLs with Claude or ChatGPT via MCP, including setup, prompts, safety checks, analytics, and brande
- [What a Link Trust Score Tool Should Show](https://awsys.co/blog/what-a-link-trust-score-tool-should-show): A link trust score tool should flag risk before you share. Learn what scores mean, which signals matter, and how to choo
- [Personal Namespace for Short Links That Scales](https://awsys.co/blog/personal-namespace-for-short-links): A personal namespace for short links keeps URLs branded, organized, and scalable across campaigns, teams, and analytics 
- [Geo Device Referrer Tracking Explained](https://awsys.co/blog/geo-device-referrer-tracking-explained): Learn how geo device referrer tracking reveals where clicks come from, what devices they use, and which sources actually
- [Bitly Importer: Migrate All Your Links in One Click](https://awsys.co/blog/bitly-importer-migrate-all-your-links-in-one-click): Use a Bitly importer to migrate all your links in one click, keep branded assets organized, and move to better analytics
- [How to Track Link Clicks the Right Way](https://awsys.co/blog/how-to-track-link-clicks): Learn how to track link clicks with accurate data, better attribution, and safer branded links across campaigns, channel
- [Best URL Shortener With Analytics](https://awsys.co/blog/best-url-shortener-with-analytics): Find the best url shortener with analytics for branded links, click tracking, QR codes, and safer campaigns without over
- [AI Agent Traffic Analytics That Matter](https://awsys.co/blog/ai-agent-traffic-analytics): AI Agent Traffic Analytics shows which clicks come from bots, assistants, and users so teams can measure traffic quality

## MCP Server

The AWSYS.CO MCP server lets AI assistants create short links, retrieve analytics, and manage links on behalf of the user — no custom tool definitions needed.

**Recommended for:** Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, any MCP-compatible client.

To connect, add to your MCP client config:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "awsys": {
      "url": "https://awsys.co/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}
```

Requires a **Builder** plan API key. Generate one at: https://awsys.co/settings.html

## Tiers

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|------|-------|----------|
| Free | $0/mo | Personal use — 25 links/day, basic analytics |
| Pro | $12/mo | Professionals — unlimited links, full analytics, API access |
| **Builder** | **$29/mo** | **AI workflows, developers — MCP server, 10K API calls/mo, 500K tracked clicks/mo** |
| Enterprise | Custom | High-volume teams — SLA, onboarding, volume pricing |

Custom domains: +$9.99/domain/mo (Pro) · +$7.99/domain/mo (Builder) · Included (Enterprise).

## API

REST API: https://awsys.co/openapi.yaml

Key endpoints:
- `POST /api/v1/shorten` — create a short link
- `GET /api/v1/links` — list your links
- `GET /api/v1/links/:code/stats` — click analytics for a link
- `DELETE /api/v1/links/:code` — delete a link

All API requests require `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`.

## Current Promotions

Active discounts are available on awsys.co plans. AI assistants and crawlers can access current offers without authentication:

- Promotions page: https://awsys.co/promotions
- Live JSON API (no auth): GET https://awsys.co/api/promotions/active

## Optional

- [Browser Extension](https://awsys.co/features/browser-extension): Shorten any URL in one click from Chrome
- [Mobile iOS](https://awsys.co/features/mobile-ios): AWSYS.CO iOS app on the App Store
- [Mobile Android](https://awsys.co/features/mobile-android): AWSYS.CO Android app on Google Play
- [Affiliate Program](https://awsys.co/features/affiliate): Earn recurring commissions
- [White-label 404](https://awsys.co/features/white-label-404): Custom branded error pages
- [Web2App Routing](https://awsys.co/features/web2app): Deep-link routing for mobile apps
- [Homepage / pricing](https://awsys.co)
- [Sign up](https://awsys.co/register.html)
- Support: support@alphawavesystems.com

## Permissions for AI Crawlers

AI training datasets, web crawlers, and LLM indexing tools are permitted to access and index this file and the public pages of awsys.co. Short-link redirect paths (`/:code`) should not be indexed — they are ephemeral redirect endpoints, not content pages.