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Shorten.dev

Ch 1196.2of 156URL shorteners
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Analytics retentionunlimited
  4. 4API accessYes
  5. 5Bulk link creationYes
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Overview

Shorten.dev is ranked #119 of 156 in URL shorteners on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Web. There is a free plan.

Shorten.dev plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free Free forever; no pricing tiers, credit card, or paywalls. Unlimited links · Real-time analytics · REST API, CLI, and MCP server · Bulk creation and QR codes · Built-in link safety shorten.dev · 20 Sept 2026
Free Free Free forever No usage limits stated · No credit card required shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026

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Facts

Product
Shorten.dev is a free URL shortener with click analytics, a REST API, a command-line interface, and an MCP server.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Analytics
Click analytics include geographic data, referrer sources, device types, and browser breakdowns.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
CLI
The CLI can create links, view analytics, and manage links from a terminal; it is distributed via npm.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
MCP integrations
The native MCP server supports compatible clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and custom agents.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
API
The REST API supports creating, bulk creating, listing, retrieving, revoking, and retrieving analytics for links.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Bulk creation
The home page says users can upload a CSV or use the bulk endpoint to create up to 500 links at once.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
QR codes
The home page says QR codes can be generated for links as SVG or PNG at 1024px.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Link safety
The home page says every link is checked against Google Safe Browsing, which flags malware and phishing.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
IP privacy
The privacy policy says IP addresses are irreversibly hashed using SHA-256 before storage and raw click event data is purged within 24 hours.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Security
The privacy policy lists TLS/HTTPS encryption in transit, hashed IP storage, hashed API keys with prefix-only display, and database row-level security as security measures.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Support and service limits
The terms say the free service has no SLA, uptime guarantee, performance commitment, or support obligation.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Permanent links
The API documentation says links never expire or get automatically deleted, and created slugs cannot be reassigned to a different destination, even after revocation.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Intended users
The documentation describes Shorten as developer-first and provides API, CLI, and MCP integration options.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026
Maker and location
The privacy policy says the service is operated from the United States; the opened pages do not state the maker’s name, headquarters, or founding year.shorten.dev · 12 Oct 2026

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