linkfuse_skill

Overview

This skill creates an affiliate short link using the Linkfuse REST API from any provided URL. It is designed for quick shortening of affiliate or Amazon links and integrates with the Linkfuse external token for authentication. Use it when you want a compact, trackable Linkfuse URL returned immediately.

How this skill works

The skill requires the LINKFUSE_TOKEN environment variable and will prompt for a URL if none is provided. It calls the Linkfuse API to create (or reuse) a short link, handles authentication errors, and returns the short URL plus the page title. On success it displays the short link and offers to copy it to the clipboard.

When to use it

• You want to shorten an affiliate or Amazon URL via Linkfuse.
• You type "/linkfuse [url]" or ask to create a Linkfuse link.
• You need a tracked, branded short link for sharing.
• You prefer existing link reuse instead of creating duplicates.

Best practices

• Set LINKFUSE_TOKEN in your environment before invoking the skill.
• Provide a full URL (including https://) to avoid parsing issues.
• Update the token if you receive an unauthorized error.
• Check the returned title to verify the target page before sharing.

Example use cases

• Shorten an Amazon affiliate product page for social sharing.
• Convert a long tracking URL into a concise Linkfuse link for email.
• Regenerate a previously created short link (recycle if available).
• Quickly create a link while composing posts or messages via "/linkfuse".