Cutt.ly

API

Simple URL Shortener API with Custom Aliases & Analytics

Overview

The Cutt.ly API is a RESTful service for URL shortening and link management. It allows creating short links, customizing alias names for short URLs, and retrieving analytics like click counts and link status. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include link creation (with optional custom aliases) and stats retrieval (for engagement data). Use cases include integrating into social media tools, email marketing platforms, or CMS to simplify sharing and track user engagement with shortened links.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://cutt.ly/api-documentation/cuttly-links-api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Custom short URL aliases
Link analytics retrieval
API key authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Cutt.ly API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with basic features like creating short links with custom aliases. Premium tiers unlock advanced tools like bulk shortening and higher rate limits.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need a valid API key obtainable from the Cutt.ly dashboard.

? What is the response format?

The API returns responses in JSON format, including details like short link URL, status code, and analytics data (e.g., click count).

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category URL Shorteners

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free basic tier available
⊕ Supports custom short links
⊕ Provides detailed link stats
⊕ Easy to integrate with minimal setup

Cons

⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits
⊖ API key required for all requests
⊖ Bulk shortening locked to premium plans
⊖ No XML response option