How to integrate Short io MCP with Hermes

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Introduction

Hermes is a 24/7 autonomous agent that lives on your computer or server — it remembers what it learns and evolves as your usage grows.

This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your Short io account to Hermes. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. For personal use we recommend the CLI, but you won't go wrong with MCP either.

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What is Composio Connect?

Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,000+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Hermes. It can:

  • Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage.
  • Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM.
  • Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead.

Integrating Short io with Hermes

Using Composio Connect CLI

1. Install the Composio CLI

Run the install script directly, or paste https://composio.dev/hermes into your Hermes chat box to have it installed for you.

bash
curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash
Hermes authenticating with Composio

2. Authenticate

Once the CLI is installed, ask Hermes to authenticate with Composio.

3. Connect to Short io

Ask your agent to connect to Short io, or simply request any Short io-related task. Hermes will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

4. Done. You're all set with a new Short io connection.

Using Composio Connect MCP

1. Get your MCP URL and API Key

Go to dashboard.composio.dev and copy your Connect MCP URL and API key.

Copy MCP URL and API key from Composio dashboard

2. Open the Hermes config file

bash
nano ~/.hermes/config.yaml

3. Add the Composio Connect MCP server

bash
mcp_servers:
  composio:
    url: "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    headers:
      x-consumer-api-key: "YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"
    connect_timeout: 60
    timeout: 180

Save with Ctrl + O, Enter, then exit with Ctrl + X.

4. Restart your Hermes agent

Once restarted, ask your agent to connect to Short io or request any Short io-related task. It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

5. Done!

What is the Short io MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Short io MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Short io account. It provides structured and secure access to your branded short links, so your agent can create and manage links, retrieve analytics, organize domains, and optimize your link campaigns automatically.

  • Automated branded link creation and management: Instantly generate new short links, fetch details, update metadata, and organize your links by domain—all on demand.
  • Comprehensive click analytics and statistics: Retrieve detailed click metrics for individual links or aggregated data by domain to track performance and measure engagement.
  • Popular path and traffic insights: Analyze the most visited short link paths in your domains over time to understand which content resonates with your audience.
  • Granular permissions and access control: Check and manage user permissions on links within your domains, ensuring secure collaboration and streamlined workflows.
  • Open Graph and targeting customization: Review and adjust Open Graph properties for better link previews and set up advanced targeting rules by region or country to maximize reach.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add Tag to Links in BulkTool to append a single tag to multiple short links in one call.
Archive LinkArchive a short link, hiding it from the dashboard while keeping it accessible.
Create FolderTool to create a new folder for organizing links within a domain.
Create Short LinkTool to create a new short link from a long URL on your branded domain.
Delete LinkTool to permanently delete a short link by its unique ID.
Delete Link PermissionRevokes a specific user's access permission for a short link.
Delete Links in BulkDelete multiple short links in a single API call (up to 150 links).
Duplicate LinkTool to duplicate an existing short link by its ID.
Generate QR Code for LinkTool to generate a QR code for a short link.
Get Bundle TemplatesTool to retrieve all available bundle templates.
Get Domain Details by IDTool to retrieve detailed information for a specific domain by its ID.
Get Domain Link ClicksTool to get click statistics for specific links in a domain.
Get Domain PathsTool to list the most popular paths in a domain over time.
Get Domain StatisticsTool to get comprehensive statistics for a domain over a specified period.
Get FolderTool to retrieve folder details by ID.
Get Link by Original URLTool to get link info by original URL.
Get Link CountriesTool to get country targeting rules for a short link.
Get Link Info by Link IDRetrieves comprehensive metadata for a short link using its unique ID.
Get Link Info by PathTool to get link info by its path and domain.
Get Link OpenGraph PropertiesTool to retrieve OpenGraph settings for a link.
Get Link PermissionsRetrieves all user access permissions for a specific short link within a domain.
Get Link Regions by CountryTool to list all regions available for a country.
Get Link RegionsRetrieves all region-based targeting rules configured for a specific short link.
Get Links by Original URLTool to get multiple links info by original URL.
Get Links ListTool to list short links on a domain with optional filters.
Get Link StatisticsTool to get click statistics for a specific link.
Get Link (Tweetbot)Create a short link using the simplified Tweetbot GET endpoint.
List DomainsTool to retrieve all domains associated with the Short.
List FoldersTool to list all folders for a specific domain.
Post Domain Link ClicksTool to get click statistics for specific links in a domain using POST method.
Get Domain Statistics by IntervalTool to retrieve domain statistics over a custom interval.
Post Domains Last ClicksTool to retrieve the latest raw click events for a domain.
Get Domain StatisticsTool to get detailed statistics for a domain over a specified period.
Get Domain Top ValuesRetrieves top values for a specified analytics column ranked by click count for a domain.
Archive Links in BulkArchive multiple short links in a single API call (up to 150 links).
Create Links in BulkTool to create up to 1000 short links in one call.
Generate QR Codes in BulkTool to generate QR codes for multiple links in bulk.
Unarchive Links in BulkUnarchive multiple short links in bulk (up to 150 links per request).
Unarchive LinkUnarchive a previously archived short link to restore it to active status.
Update Domain SettingsTool to update domain settings for a Short.
Update LinkTool to update an existing short link by its ID.

Way Forward

With Short io connected, Hermes can now act on your behalf whenever it detects a relevant task or you ask it to.

From here, you can extend Hermes further:

  • Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Hermes can do for you.
  • Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Hermes can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft.
  • Let it learn your patterns: The more you use Hermes, the better it gets at anticipating how you'd handle recurring tasks. Give it feedback on drafts and decisions, and it will adapt.

If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the community or check out the Docs for deeper configuration options.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Short io MCP?

With a standalone Short io MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Short io tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Short io and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Hermes?

Yes, you can. Hermes fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Short io tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Short io while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Short io scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Short io data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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