Bitly · Gemini CLI
Add the Bitly MCP server to Gemini CLI
Shorten links, generate QR codes and track link performance in your Bitly account.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http bitly https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Gemini CLI MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Bitly is hosted by Bitly, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Gemini CLI 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.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Bitly MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http bitly https://api-ssl.bitly.com/v4/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth 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 Gemini CLI 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 Gemini CLI's documented syntax.