Shorten.REST

Developer-grade URL shortening now available through AI chat

Your AI agent taps into Shorten.REST's RESTful API to generate branded short links and pull click analytics right from the conversation. Teams get trackable links on demand without writing a single API call or navigating dashboards.

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Branded link operations inside your chat

Your AI agent leverages Shorten.REST's API to create trackable short URLs and pull click statistics, bringing link management directly into team and customer conversations.

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Use Cases

Link tracking at conversational speed

Practical scenarios where teams create branded short links and analyze click performance through AI-powered conversations, powered by Shorten.REST's API.

Instant Branded Links for Outbound Sales Emails

A sales rep asks the AI agent to shorten a proposal link before sending it to a prospect. The agent creates a branded Shorten.REST URL in seconds, and the rep pastes it into their email. Later, the rep asks 'Did they click the link?' and the agent pulls click stats showing the prospect opened it twice. Follow-up timing becomes data-driven.

Full Link Audit Before a Campaign Refresh

A marketing manager needs to review all active short links before launching a new quarter's campaigns. The agent retrieves every alias from Shorten.REST with pagination, lists them with their original URLs and click counts, and helps identify links that should be retired or updated. The audit completes inside a single conversation.

Click Performance Reports for Partner Channels

Your partnerships team shares unique Shorten.REST links with each referral partner. At month-end, the agent pulls click statistics for every partner-specific link and summarizes which partners are driving the most traffic. The team gets a performance snapshot without building a custom reporting dashboard.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI agent retrieve click statistics from Shorten.REST?

The agent calls Shorten.REST's Get Clicks endpoint with the shortened URL and optional domain parameter. It returns total click counts for that link. You can check performance on any link by simply asking the agent in conversation.

Can the agent list all my existing URL aliases?

Yes. The agent uses the Get Aliases endpoint with pagination support. It retrieves your full link inventory page by page, showing each alias, its destination URL, and associated metadata. Useful for audits and cleanup.

Does Shorten.REST support branded custom domains?

Yes. Shorten.REST allows one branded domain on its free tier and more on paid plans. The agent creates links using your branded domain, so every shortened URL reinforces your brand identity instead of showing a generic domain.

Does Tars store my Shorten.REST link data?

No. Tars fetches link data and click statistics from Shorten.REST's API in real-time during conversations. Your link inventory and analytics remain within your Shorten.REST account. Nothing is cached or stored on our servers.

What are the API rate limits for Shorten.REST?

The free tier provides 50 API calls per month at 3 calls per second. Paid plans increase these limits. The agent handles rate limiting automatically, queuing requests if needed and notifying you if your monthly quota is approaching.

Can I use this integration for bulk link creation?

The agent processes link creation requests through Shorten.REST's API one at a time. For multiple URLs, share them in the conversation and the agent shortens each sequentially. For very large batches, paid API plans with higher rate limits are recommended.

How is this different from using Shorten.REST's dashboard directly?

The dashboard requires logging in and manual interaction. With Tars, your AI agent creates links and pulls stats inside conversations you are already having. It saves time, reduces context switching, and makes link management accessible to non-technical team members.

What happens if I exceed my Shorten.REST API quota?

The agent receives a rate limit error from Shorten.REST and notifies you that the monthly quota has been reached. It suggests upgrading your plan or waiting for the next billing cycle. No failed requests go unnoticed.

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