URL Shortener API for Developers
Build short links directly into your product. The URLcut API lets developers create, manage, and analyze short URLs programmatically using a clean REST interface and AI-generated slugs.
Simple, RESTful API
Create short links with a single API call. Compare shorteners.
{
"url": "https://example.com/long/path",
"slug": "my-link", // optional
"ai_suggest": true // optional
}{
"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/v1/links/:id/qr — Get QR code image for any short link.
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
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Use our web interface
Create short links manually through the dashboard. Fast and simple.
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Slug Generator API
Our Slug API is already available for generating AI-powered slug suggestions.
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Request API early access
Be among the first to test the full URL shortener API when it launches.
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.
For Agencies
API integration for agency workflows.
Email Marketing
Automate email campaign links.
All Features
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Alternatives
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What is a URL Slug?
Understand slugs for API integration.
QR Code API
Generate QR codes via API.
Pricing
API access included in Pro.
Ready to Integrate URL Shortening?
The full API is coming soon.
Request early access or try our Slug API today.