For Developers

URL Shortener API for Developers

The URLcut API will allow developers to create, manage, and analyze short URLs programmatically through a clean REST interface and AI-generated slugs. It is currently in development and will be available on the Pro plan. URLcut.ai's full feature set ships today on the web app.

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Simple, RESTful API

Create short links with a single API call. Compare shorteners.

POST /api/v1/links // Create short link
{
  "url": "https://example.com/long/path",
  "slug": "my-link",        // optional
  "ai_suggest": true        // optional
}
Response 201 Created // Success
{
  "short_url": "https://urlcut.ai/my-link",
  "slug": "my-link",
  "original_url": "https://example.com/long/path",
  "created_at": "2026-01-11T10:30:00Z"
}

What You Can Build

Common API integration scenarios

Email Platforms

Automatically shorten links in email campaigns. Integrate with Mailchimp, SendGrid, or custom platforms.

Chatbots

Shorten URLs on the fly in chatbot responses. Clean links in Slack, Discord, or customer support bots.

Mobile Apps

Generate shareable short links from within your app. Perfect for referral programs and content sharing.

Automation Tools

Connect with Zapier, Make, or n8n. Shorten links as part of automated workflows.

CMS Integration

Auto-shorten links in WordPress, Ghost, or custom CMS. Generate short links on content publish.

Analytics Dashboards

Pull click data into your own dashboards. Build custom reporting on link performance.

Planned API Features

What to expect from the URLcut.ai API

Create Links

POST /api/v1/links, Create short links with custom or AI-generated slugs.

Update Links

PUT /api/v1/links/:id, Update destination URLs without changing the short link.

Get Analytics

GET /api/v1/links/:id/analytics, Retrieve click counts, locations, and devices.

AI Suggestions

Include ai_suggest: true to get AI-powered slug recommendations.

QR Code Generation

GET /api/links/:id/qr-code returns a QR image. POST /api/links/:id/qr-code supports Pro color, logo, size, and format options.

Bulk Operations

POST /api/v1/links/bulk, Create multiple short links in one request.

What You Can Do Today

While the full API is coming, here's what's available now

  • Use our web interface

    Create short links manually through the dashboard. Fast and simple.

  • Slug Generator API

    Our Slug API is already available for generating AI-powered slug suggestions.

  • Request API early access

    Be among the first to test the full URL shortener API when it launches.

API Pricing

The full URL shortener API is in development. When it ships, it will be available on the Pro plan.

Pro Plan

$25 $12/month

Early adopter pricing

  • Full URL shortener API access (when shipped)
  • Slug API (available now)
  • Unlimited links and AI suggestions
  • Full analytics

API FAQ

Common questions about the URLcut.ai API

When will the API be available?

The URL shortener API is in development. Request early access to be notified when it launches and potentially get beta testing access.

Will the API be on the free plan?

API access will be a Pro feature. The Pro plan is $12/month and includes unlimited API calls.

What authentication does the API use?

The API will use API keys for authentication. You'll be able to generate and manage keys from your dashboard.

Are there rate limits?

Pro users will have generous rate limits suitable for most use cases. If you need higher limits, contact us for enterprise pricing.

Can I use the API with AI slug suggestions?

Yes. The API will include an ai_suggest parameter that triggers AI-powered slug recommendations, just like the web interface.

Is there a Slug API available now?

Yes! Our Slug Generator API is already available. It provides AI-powered slug suggestions based on URLs or text. Check the documentation for details.

Related Resources

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Documentation

Complete API documentation and guides.

Slug API Docs

API for AI-powered slug suggestions.

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API integration for agency workflows.

Email Marketing

Automate email campaign links.

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Alternatives

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What is a URL Slug?

Understand slugs for API integration.

QR Code API

Generate PNG QR codes on any plan, with Pro SVG/JPEG, colors, logos, and high-resolution options.

Pricing

API access included in Pro.

Password-Protected Links

Add password protection to API-generated short links.

Ready to Integrate URL Shortening?

The full API is coming soon.
Request early access or try our Slug API today.

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