The Dub.co MCP Server enables AI agents to interact with the Dub.co link shortener API for managing short links. With this server, you can:
Create short links: Generate new short links with optional custom slugs, domains, and external IDs
Update existing short links: Modify links by changing their URL, slug, or domain
Upsert links: Create or update short links dynamically (create if it doesn't exist, update if it does)
Delete short links: Remove existing short links by their ID
Automatic domain selection: Use the primary domain when none is specified
Click on "Deploy 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., "@Dub.co MCP Server create a short link for https://example.com/blog-post with slug 'blog'"
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.
An MCP server for interacting with the Dub.co link shortener API. This server allows AI agents to create, update, and manage short links through your Dub.co account.
Create short links with custom slugs
Update existing short links
Upsert links (create or update)
Delete links
Automatic domain selection
Related MCP server: filoo MCP server
To install Dub.co Link Shortener Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @Gitmaxd/dubco-mcp-server --client claudeNode.js 18 or higher
A Dub.co account with API access
An API key from Dub.co
npm install -g dubco-mcp-serverThen add the following to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dubco-server": {
"command": "dubco-mcp-server",
"env": {
"DUBCO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Gitmaxd/dubco-mcp-server.git
cd dubco-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run buildThen add the following to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dubco-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/dubco-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"DUBCO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}Log in to your Dub.co account
Go to your workspace settings
Navigate to the "API" section
Generate a new API key
Once installed and configured, the MCP server provides the following tools to AI agents:
Create a new short link on dub.co.
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"key": "example", // optional
"domain": "your-domain.com", // optional
"externalId": "123" // optional
}Update an existing short link on dub.co.
{
"linkId": "link_id_here",
"url": "https://new-example.com", // optional
"domain": "new-domain.com", // optional
"key": "new-slug" // optional
}Create or update a short link on dub.co.
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"key": "example", // optional
"domain": "your-domain.com", // optional
"externalId": "123" // optional
}Delete a short link on dub.co.
{
"linkId": "link_id_here"
}MIT
Create a new short link on dub.co, asking the user which domain to use
Inputs: url (required), key, externalId, domain.
Delete a short link on dub.co
Inputs: linkId (required).
Update an existing short link on dub.co
Inputs: linkId (required), url, domain, key.
Create or update a short link on dub.co, asking the user which domain to use if creating
Inputs: url (required), key, externalId, domain.
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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Scored across 4 tools
The tools have overlapping purposes that could cause confusion. create_link and upsert_link both handle link creation, with upsert_link also updating existing links, making it ambiguous when to choose one over the other. However, delete_link and update_link are clearly distinct, and descriptions help clarify the differences.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case (create_link, delete_link, update_link, upsert_link). The naming is predictable and readable, with no deviations in style or convention.
Four tools are reasonable for a link management server, covering core operations. It is slightly under-scoped as it lacks a tool for retrieving or listing links, which is a common need, but the count is appropriate for basic CRUD functionality.
There are notable gaps in the tool surface. The server covers create, update, delete, and upsert operations but lacks a get_link or list_links tool for retrieving links, which is essential for full lifecycle management. This omission could lead to agent failures when trying to access existing links.
Make, find, pause and track short links and QR codes from your AI assistant. Create short links with an optional custom address, title and tags; find links and QR codes; update, pause, resume, archive or restore them; and read click analytics (clicks, unique visitors, countries, referrers, devices, browsers) for a link, a QR code or the whole account. Sign in with OAuth and choose what the assistant may do. Every change can be undone; nothing is ever permanently deleted. Works on every plan, including Free.
Create and manage short links, track clicks, and automate URL management
Create short links and see their click counts from your AI assistant.
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