Cutt.ly API
Overview
Cutt.ly is a feature-rich URL shortener API that supports creating short links, setting custom aliases, adding expiration dates, and retrieving click statistics. Authentication uses an API key passed as a query parameter, making integration straightforward. It is a solid choice for projects that need both link shortening and basic analytics in one service.
Beginner Tip
Pass your API key as the "key" query parameter in every request with no headers needed. Start with the shorten endpoint to create a short link and then check the stats endpoint to see click data.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"id": "abc123",
"short_url": "https://short.ly/abc123",
"long_url": "https://example.com/very/long/url/path",
"clicks": 1542,
"created_at": "2025-01-10T14:30:00Z"
} Field Reference
status Status code: 7 means success, other values indicate specific errors shortLink The generated Cutt.ly short URL fullLink The original long URL that was shortened title The page title fetched from the destination URL clicks Total number of clicks the short link has received Implementation Example
const url = "https://cutt.ly/api-documentation/cuttly-links-api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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