Bitly
Short links, QR codes, performance analytics
About Bitly
Bitly is a link management platform for branded short links, QR codes, and engagement analytics. Its remote MCP server gives assistants tools to create and manage links and codes, inspect performance, and work with organization settings.
Connection details
https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp- Transport
- Streamable HTTP
- Authentication
- OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add bitly --transport http https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Bitly remote MCP server?
The Bitly remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally. Bitly is a link management platform for branded short links, QR codes, and engagement analytics. Its remote MCP server gives assistants tools to create and manage links and codes, inspect performance, and work with organization settings.
How do I connect to the Bitly MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Bitly MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Bitly uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Bitly MCP server use?
Bitly exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the current standard transport for the Model Context Protocol, supported by all major MCP clients.
