URL shortening, branded links, and click analytics.

🔑 apiKey🔒 HTTPS�� ✓ CORS Enabled
API Details
API NameShort.io
CategoryUtilities
AuthenticationapiKey
HTTPS Support✅ Yes � secured
CORS Policy✅ Enabled � browser-safe
DocumentationOpen Docs ↗
⚡ Quick Start

Copy this JavaScript snippet to start using the API immediately.

const res = await fetch("https://developers.short.io", {
  headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
});
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);
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🚀 Access This API

View endpoints, request formats, rate limits, and full response schemas in the official docs.

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�� Authentication Guide
API Key Required

Register on the provider site to get a free key, then pass it in your request:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY
// or as query param:
?api_key=YOUR_KEY
⚙�� Compatibility
Browser (Frontend)✓ Supported
Server (Node / Python)✓ Always works
HTTPS / SSL✓ Secured
💡 Developer Tips
  • Store keys in .env � never expose them in client-side code.
  • Direct browser fetch calls work � no proxy needed.
  • Handle rate limits with retry logic and exponential backoff.
  • Cache responses locally to minimize calls and stay on free tier.
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