How do I use mcp-shoten-url?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-shoten-url shorten https://example.com/my-long-article-url" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

mcp-shoten-url

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This is an MCP server for creating shortened URLs using x.gd.

Installation

Note: You need to set the XGD_API_KEY environment variable.

How to get an x.gd API key

Access this link and enter your email address to issue an API key.

Installation Steps

When using Claude Code/Desktop

For Claude Code, add the following settings to ~/.claude.json. For Claude Desktop, add them to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

{ "mcpServers": { "shoten-url": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "@hatimitu__hat/mcp-shoten-url" ], "env": { "XGD_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } }