✨ Free URL Shortener & Link Safety Scanner

Shorten URLs, Scan Links
Generate QR Codes

Create short links with custom slugs, password protection & click analytics. Scan URLs for phishing & malware. Generate QR codes. REST API & MCP server for AI agents.

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Everything You Need in One Platform

8 powerful tools for URL management, link security, analytics, and AI integration

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URL Shortener

Shorten long URLs instantly with custom slugs, branded links, expiry dates, click limits, and password protection. SEO-friendly 301 redirects.

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Link Safety Scanner

Scan any URL for phishing, malware, and threats. Google Safe Browsing integration, domain blacklist check, redirect chain analysis, and SSL certificate inspection.

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Click Analytics

Track total clicks, unique visitors, country breakdown, device types, browsers, referrers, and timestamps. Real-time performance monitoring via Link Tracking.

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QR Code Generator

Generate downloadable QR codes (PNG) for any short link. Custom sizes from 50px to 1000px. Perfect for business cards, print materials, and packaging.

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Password Protected Links

Add password protection to any short link. Visitors must enter the correct password before accessing the destination. Secure sharing for sensitive content.

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Expiring & Limited Links

Set expiry dates and click limits on your links. Auto-deactivate after a specific time or number of clicks. Ideal for promotions and limited-time offers.

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Deep Linking

Route users to Android or iOS apps with device-specific redirect URLs. Desktop users see the web page, mobile users open the app. Perfect for app marketing.

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AI-Ready MCP Server

Connect AI agents via Model Context Protocol (MCP). 8 tools for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other LLM-powered workflows. Available on Smithery.

How It Works

Create your shortened link in three simple steps

1

Paste Your URL

Enter any long URL. Optionally set a custom slug, password, expiry, or deep links.

2

Click Shorten

We validate the URL, scan for threats, fetch metadata, and create your short link instantly.

3

Share & Track

Copy your link, generate a QR code, and track every click with real-time analytics.

Built for Developers & AI Agents

Full REST API with 8 endpoints + MCP server for AI-powered workflows

⚡ REST API

Integrate URL shortening, link scanning, analytics, and QR codes into your applications.

curl -X POST https://clipi.cc/api/v1/links \ -H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"longUrl":"https://example.com", "customSlug":"my-brand"}'
POST /links GET /links/{key} PATCH /links/{key} DELETE /links/{key} GET /links/{key}/stats GET /preview GET /qr/{key} GET /links
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🤖 MCP Server for AI

Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent to Clipi via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). 8 tools available over SSE transport.

{ "mcpServers": { "clipi": { "url": "https://clipi.cc/sse", "env": { "MCP_API_KEY": "YOUR_KEY" } } } }
shorten_url get_link_details list_all_links update_link delete_link preview_and_verify_url get_link_analytics generate_qr_code_url
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Perfect For Every Use Case

Boost your campaigns across all channels

📱 Social Media Marketing

Create clean, branded links that drive engagement on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Short URLs get more clicks.

📧 Email & SMS Campaigns

Save valuable characters with shortened links. Track opens and click-through rates with real-time analytics. Perfect for newsletters and drip campaigns.

🔐 Secure Document Sharing

Share sensitive content with password-protected, expiring links. Set click limits and auto-deactivation for confidential files and private resources.

🎯 Affiliate Marketing

Cloak affiliate links with custom slugs, track performance with click analytics, and protect your commissions with branded short URLs.

📊 QR Code Campaigns

Generate QR codes for print materials, product packaging, business cards, and event signage. Track scans with built-in click analytics.

🤖 AI Agent Automation

Let AI agents shorten URLs, scan links for safety, check analytics, and generate QR codes via MCP. Automate your link management workflows.

What is a URL Shortener and Why Should You Use One?

A URL shortener is an online tool that converts long, complex web addresses into short, manageable links. Whether you're sharing content on social media, sending email campaigns, or creating QR codes, shortened URLs are essential for modern digital communication. Clipi.cc provides a free URL shortening service with custom slugs, password protection, link expiration, and click analytics.

Long URLs look unprofessional, break in emails, and waste characters. With Clipi.cc's link shortener, create branded links with custom slugs like clipi.cc/my-brand. Our short URL generator creates permanent, SEO-friendly 301 redirects. Add password protection, set expiry dates, limit clicks, and route mobile users to Android or iOS apps with deep linking.

URL Safety Scanner: Detect Phishing & Malware Before Clicking

Clipi.cc includes a powerful URL safety scanner that checks every link for threats before you click. Our link scanner uses Google Safe Browsing API to detect phishing URLs, malware links, and suspicious websites. It also performs SSL certificate inspection, verifying the issuer, validity dates, and TLS protocol version.

The scanner follows redirect chains to reveal the final destination URL, counts redirects, measures response time, and detects shortened URLs from 50+ services (bit.ly, t.co, goo.gl). Check domain blacklist status and accessibility. Use our URL verification tool before sharing unknown links to protect yourself and your audience from phishing attacks and malware.

QR Code Generator for Short Links

Every short link you create with Clipi.cc comes with a free QR code generator. Generate downloadable QR code images in PNG format, perfect for business cards, print materials, product packaging, event signage, and offline-to-online campaigns. Customize the QR code size from 50px to 1000px to fit any use case.

Short URLs produce cleaner, more scannable QR codes compared to long URLs. Combined with click analytics, you can track every scan and measure the ROI of your print campaigns. Generate QR codes via the web interface, REST API, or MCP server for AI agents.

URL Shortener API & MCP Server for AI Agents

Clipi.cc offers a full REST API with 8 endpoints for developers. Programmatically shorten URLs, scan links for safety, retrieve click analytics, generate QR codes, and manage links at scale. Authenticate with an API key and integrate into any application, workflow, or automation pipeline.

For AI-powered workflows, Clipi.cc provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any LLM-powered agent via SSE transport. All 8 tools are available: shorten URLs, verify unknown links, check analytics, and more. Listed on Smithery.ai for easy discovery. Get a free API key at clipi.cc/contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Clipi.cc

1. Do I need to register to shorten my links?+

No! Clipi.cc is completely free and requires no registration. Simply paste your URL, click Shorten, and your link is ready. For API access, get a free key at clipi.cc/contact.

2. Can I create custom branded short links?+

Yes! Use the "Advanced Options" panel to set a custom slug like clipi.cc/my-brand. Slugs must be 2-50 characters, alphanumeric with dashes and underscores.

3. Can I scan a URL for phishing or malware?+

Yes! Our URL Safety Scanner uses Google Safe Browsing, domain blacklists, SSL inspection, and redirect chain analysis to detect threats. Available via the API GET /api/v1/preview and MCP tool preview_and_verify_url.

4. Can I generate QR codes for my short links?+

Yes! Every short link gets a free QR code. Download as PNG in custom sizes (50-1000px). Available via web, API GET /api/v1/qr/{key}, and MCP tool generate_qr_code_url.

5. Can I password-protect and expire my links?+

Yes! Set a password so visitors must authenticate before accessing the destination. Set an expiry date and the link auto-deactivates. You can also set a max click count.

6. Can I see how many clicks my link received?+

Yes! Use our Link Tracking tool or the API to see total clicks, unique visitors, country/device/browser breakdown, referrers, and a timestamped click feed.

7. Does Clipi.cc have a REST API or MCP server?+

Yes! We offer a full REST API (8 endpoints) and an MCP server for AI agents. Shorten URLs, scan links, get analytics, and generate QR codes programmatically. Get a free API key at clipi.cc/contact or email support@clipi.cc.

8. What is an MCP server and how do AI agents use it?+

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT connect to external tools. Our MCP server exposes 8 tools over SSE transport. AI agents can shorten URLs, scan links, check analytics, and generate QR codes. Find us on Smithery.

9. Is Clipi.cc completely free?+

Yes! The web interface and basic URL shortening are completely free with no hidden fees. API access is also free — get your key at clipi.cc/contact.

10. Do shortened URLs expire?+

By default, links never expire. But you can optionally set an expiry date or max click count using the Advanced Options panel or via the API. Perfect for time-limited promotions.

11. What is deep linking for Android and iOS?+

Deep linking routes mobile users directly to your Android or iOS app while desktop users see the web page. Set device-specific URLs in Advanced Options or via the API to maximize app installs and engagement.

12. I need help, what should I do?+

Please contact our support team or email support@clipi.cc. We're here to help!

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