YOURLS FAQs

Question 1

What is YOURLS-MCP?

Accepted Answer

YOURLS-MCP is a Model Control Protocol (MCP) server that bridges Claude Desktop with your self-hosted YOURLS URL shortener, enabling you to shorten URLs directly from Claude.

Question 2

What are the main benefits of using YOURLS-MCP with Claude?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to seamlessly shorten URLs, create custom short URLs with specific keywords, retrieve click statistics, and manage your links directly within Claude Desktop.

Question 3

How do I set up YOURLS-MCP for use with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to install YOURLS-MCP, configure it with your YOURLS API credentials, and then create a Claude Desktop configuration file pointing to your YOURLS-MCP installation. See the README for detailed instructions.

Question 4

What kind of authentication methods does YOURLS-MCP support?

Accepted Answer

YOURLS-MCP supports signature-based and password-based authentication to securely connect Claude Desktop with your YOURLS instance.

Question 5

Can I create multiple short URLs for the same destination URL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, YOURLS-MCP supports creating multiple short URLs pointing to the same destination URL, which is a unique feature.

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