linkly

create_link

Create short links and URL shorteners. Use this when the user asks to shorten a URL, create a short link, or make a link shorter.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`url`	Yes	The destination URL for the link (required)
`name`	No	A nickname for the link to identify it later
`note`	No	A private note about this link
`slug`	No	Custom slug/suffix for the link (must start with /). Only valid together with domain: setting slug without a workspace-owned domain is rejected by the API.
`domain`	No	Custom domain for the short link (without trailing /). Must be a domain that already belongs to this workspace — call list_domains to get valid values. Required whenever slug is set.
`gtm_id`	No	Google Tag Manager container ID
`enabled`	No	Whether the link is active (default: true)
`cloaking`	No	Hide destination URL by opening in an iframe
`og_image`	No	Open Graph image URL for social media previews
`og_title`	No	Open Graph title for social media previews
`utm_term`	No	UTM term parameter
`block_bots`	No	Block known bots and spiders from following the link
`ga4_tag_id`	No	Google Analytics 4 tag ID
`utm_medium`	No	UTM medium parameter
`utm_source`	No	UTM source parameter
`fb_pixel_id`	No	Meta/Facebook Pixel ID for tracking
`utm_content`	No	UTM content parameter
`utm_campaign`	No	UTM campaign parameter
`hide_referrer`	No	Hide referrer information when users click
`forward_params`	No	Forward URL parameters to the destination
`og_description`	No	Open Graph description for social media previews
`expiry_datetime`	No	ISO 8601 datetime when the link should expire
`expiry_destination`	No	Fallback URL after expiry (404 if blank)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`id`	No	Link ID
`url`	No	Destination URL
`name`	No
`note`	No
`slug`	No
`rules`	No
`domain`	No
`gtm_id`	No
`deleted`	No
`enabled`	No
`cloaking`	No
`full_url`	No	Full short-link URL
`og_image`	No
`og_title`	No
`password`	No
`utm_term`	No
`webhooks`	No
`body_tags`	No
`head_tags`	No
`qr_styles`	No
`block_bots`	No
`ga4_tag_id`	No
`utm_medium`	No
`utm_source`	No
`fb_pixel_id`	No
`utm_content`	No
`notify_slack`	No
`replacements`	No
`utm_campaign`	No
`workspace_id`	No
`expiry_clicks`	No
`hide_referrer`	No
`linkify_words`	No
`forward_params`	No
`og_description`	No
`expiry_datetime`	No
`notify_user_ids`	No
`reddit_pixel_id`	No
`tiktok_pixel_id`	No
`pinterest_tag_id`	No
`public_analytics`	No
`twitter_pixel_id`	No
`snapchat_pixel_id`	No
`created_by_user_id`	No
`expiry_destination`	No
`linkedin_partner_id`	No
`microsoft_uet_tag_id`	No
`skip_social_crawler_tracking`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

Changed2 schema fields changedJul 20, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / domain / description

Previous value: -"Custom domain for the short link (without trailing /)"New value: +"Custom domain for the short link (without trailing /). Must be a domain that already belongs to this workspace — call list_domains to get valid values. Required whenever slug is set."

changedInput schema / properties / slug / description

Previous value: -"Custom slug/suffix for the link (must start with /)"New value: +"Custom slug/suffix for the link (must start with /). Only valid together with domain: setting slug without a workspace-owned domain is rejected by the API."

Changed1 schema field changedJun 22, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "additionalProperties": true,
+  "description": "A Linkly link (mirrors the OpenAPI Link schema)",
+  "properties": {
+    "block_bots": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "body_tags": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "cloaking": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "created_by_user_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "integer",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "deleted": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "domain": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "enabled": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "expiry_clicks": {
+      "type": [
+        "integer",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "expiry_datetime": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "expiry_destination": {
+      "format": "uri",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "fb_pixel_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "forward_params": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "full_url": {
+      "description": "Full short-link URL",
+      "format": "uri",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "ga4_tag_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "gtm_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "head_tags": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "hide_referrer": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "description": "Link ID",
+      "type": [
+        "integer",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "linkedin_partner_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "linkify_words": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "microsoft_uet_tag_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "note": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "notify_slack": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "notify_user_ids": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "type": [
+        "array",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "og_description": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "og_image": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "og_title": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "password": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "pinterest_tag_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "public_analytics": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "qr_styles": {
+      "additionalProperties": true,
+      "type": [
+        "object",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "reddit_pixel_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "replacements": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "rules": {
+      "items": {
+        "additionalProperties": true,
+        "properties": {
+          "matches": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "percentage": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "rule_url": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "url": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "what": {
+            "type": "string"
+          }
+        },
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": [
+        "array",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "skip_social_crawler_tracking": {
+      "type": [
+        "boolean",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "slug": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "snapchat_pixel_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "tiktok_pixel_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "twitter_pixel_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "url": {
+      "description": "Destination URL",
+      "format": "uri",
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "utm_campaign": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "utm_content": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "utm_medium": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "utm_source": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "utm_term": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "webhooks": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": [
+        "array",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "workspace_id": {
+      "type": [
+        "integer",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedJun 22, 2026

TDQS

B3.4/5.0

Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations provide readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, and the description states 'Create' which is consistent. However, the description adds no additional behavioral details such as side effects, authentication requirements, rate limits, or response shape. With only minimal annotation coverage, the description should compensate but does not go beyond stating the basic action.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Description is two sentences: first defines the tool's function, second gives usage guidance. It is front-loaded and contains no filler. Every sentence serves a purpose, making it highly concise and well-structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite having an output schema and 23 optional parameters, the description is minimal. It does not mention critical constraints like slug requiring a / prefix and domain requiring workspace ownership (present in schema but not highlighted). It also does not explain the return value or how to interpret results. Given the tool's complexity, the description is insufficient.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with detailed descriptions for all 23 parameters. The tool description does not add any parameter-specific meaning beyond what the schema already provides. According to guidelines, when schema coverage is high (above 80%), baseline is 3, and the description does not improve upon this.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the tool creates short links and URL shorteners. The second sentence provides specific user intents ('shorten a URL, create a short link, or make a link shorter') that map directly to the tool. While siblings like update_link and delete_link exist, the description implicitly differentiates by focusing on creation actions.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Description explicitly says 'Use this when the user asks to shorten a URL, create a short link, or make a link shorter.' This gives clear context for when to invoke the tool. It does not mention when not to use it or alternatives like search_links for existing links, but for a creation tool the guidance is sufficient.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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TDQS

A3.5/5.0

Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap between `list_links` and `search_links`, and between the several analytics/click tools. However, descriptions clarify their differences, reducing ambiguity.

Naming Consistency3/5

Most tools follow snake_case verb_noun pattern, but `batchDeleteLinks` uses camelCase, breaking consistency. Additionally, `ping` and `test_authentication` deviate from the resource-based naming.

Tool Count4/5

25 tools is on the higher end but appropriate for the scope, covering links, domains, analytics, webhooks, and workspace management. Each tool has a clear role, though the count could be slightly reduced by merging some analytics tools.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface is comprehensive, covering CRUD for links and domains, analytics (raw and aggregated), webhook management, workspace settings, and authentication checks. No obvious gaps for a URL shortening service.

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