API features

Compact sharing URLs

Create a short URL for an HTTP or HTTPS destination.

Custom identifiers

Choose an available identifier or let the service generate one.

Editable destinations

Update the destination without replacing the public short URL.

Expiry and state controls

Set an expiration time or disable a link when it should stop redirecting.

Redirect counts

Read total redirect activity without treating it as a unique-visitor metric.

Account-scoped management

Create and manage links owned by the authenticated account.

API Document

HTTP Protocol:HTTPS

HTTP Method:POST

HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/shortLinks

Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8

DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/shortLinks/demo

Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo

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API Request Parameters

Name	Type	Is Required	Default Value	Remark
appkey	string	true	YOUR_APPKEY	API key used to authenticate the request.
longUrl	string	true	https://example.com/page	Destination URL. Must use HTTP or HTTPS.
shortLinkId	string	false	campaign01	Optional custom short link ID. Use 4 to 32 letters, numbers, underscores, or hyphens.
expireTime	string	false	2026-12-31T23:59:59Z	Optional expiration time.

API Response Parameters

Name	Type	Remark
data.name	string	Resource name of the created short link.
data.shortLinkId	string	Short link ID.
data.shortUrl	string	Generated short URL.
data.longUrl	string	Destination URL.
data.state	string	Short link state. ACTIVE links redirect; DISABLED links do not redirect.
data.clickCount	integer	Total redirect count.
data.expireTime	string	Expiration time, if set.

API Response Status Codes

Status Code	Explanation of Status Code	Remarks
200	Request processed successfully.	Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`.
400	Invalid request parameters or request format.	Check required fields, data types, and request body format.
401	Missing or unknown application key.	Provide a valid `appkey` with the request.
403	The application key is recognized but access is not allowed.	The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API.
429	Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded.	Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue.
500	Internal service error.	Retry later or contact support if the error persists.
503	Upstream service unavailable.	Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable.

Remote MCP

AI client access

Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP

Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.

Endpoint https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp

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Generic MCP configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gugudata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
      "transportType": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Code Snippets

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about request limits, trials, renewal, and cancellation.

What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?

It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.

Is total paid usage limited?

There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.

How does the free trial work?

Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.

How do renewal and cancellation work?

The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.

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