Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
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.
This is an MCP server for creating shortened URLs using x.gd.
Note: You need to set the XGD_API_KEY environment variable.
Access this link and enter your email address to issue an API key.
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"
}
}
}
}Add the following settings to your settings.json:
{
"mcp": {
"shoten-url": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@hatimitu__hat/mcp-shoten-url"
],
"env": {
"XGD_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}This server cannot be installed
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Create and manage short links, track clicks, and automate URL management
Free privacy-first URL shortener API. Shorten URLs with custom codes and automatic expiry. No tracking, no API keys required.
Paste short text, get a shareable URL. Read any by slug; create with an API key.
Short-link service embedded in your AI workflow — shorten links, track campaigns, read stats.
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