Bitly · Claude Code
Add the Bitly MCP server to Claude Code
Shorten links, generate QR codes and track link performance in your Bitly account.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http bitly https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Claude Code MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Bitly is hosted by Bitly, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Claude Code for something Bitly can do. Shorten links, generate QR codes and track link performance in your Bitly account. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
- · Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
- · Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Bitly MCP server to Claude Code?
- Run: claude mcp add --transport http bitly https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
- Is this the official Bitly MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Bitly as com.bitly/mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Bitly MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Claude Code uses them; check Bitly's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.