LinkShrink

You can interact with a privacy-first URL shortener API that requires no keys, authentication, or rate limits. This MCP server exposes endpoints you can call to manage and test shortened URLs, verify health, and iterate on your integration. It’s designed for easy integration with MCP clients while keeping privacy and simplicity at the forefront.

How to use

Connect to the API base and use the endpoints to perform basic operations, check the service health, and verify responses during development. The server emphasizes straightforward, keyless access, so you can prototype and test without managing credentials.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you have a recent runtime environment for running the server locally. The project uses Node.js and npm for setup and development.

Step by step install and run commands you can follow locally:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/softvoyagers/LinkShrink.git
cd LinkShrink

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

# Open in browser
open http://localhost:8080

Additional notes

The server exposes a base API at a dedicated URL and includes a health check endpoint to verify uptime and responsiveness. You can test endpoints directly using a browser or by issuing HTTP requests during development.

Security and hosting notes

This service emphasizes privacy with no API keys, no authentication, and no rate limits. When deploying, consider standard best practices for hosting and monitoring, and rely on the health endpoint to confirm the service remains responsive.

Examples and endpoints overview

Key endpoints available in the API include an example GET endpoint, an example POST endpoint, and a health check. These endpoints are useful for validating connectivity and response structure during development and integration testing.

Available tools

GET /api/v1/example

Example GET endpoint to retrieve a sample response and verify connectivity.

POST /api/v1/example

Example POST endpoint to submit data and observe the response structure.

GET /health

Health check endpoint to verify the service is up and running.