Bitly · Codex
Add the Bitly MCP server to Codex
Shorten links, generate QR codes and track link performance in your Bitly account.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
codex mcp add bitly --url https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Codex MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run codex mcp login <name> to complete OAuth for a remote server. Bitly is hosted by Bitly, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Codex 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.
- · Each server is a [mcp_servers.<name>] table in config.toml.
- · Use enabled_tools or disabled_tools to keep the tool list short.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Bitly MCP server to Codex?
- Run: codex mcp add bitly --url https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp. Run codex mcp login <name> to complete OAuth for a remote server.
- 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 Codex 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 Codex's documented syntax.