# How to integrate Shorten rest MCP with Atomic Agent

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  "title": "How to integrate Shorten rest MCP with Atomic Agent",
  "toolkit": "Shorten rest",
  "toolkit_slug": "shorten_rest",
  "framework": "Atomic Agent",
  "framework_slug": "atomic-agent",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/atomic-agent",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/atomic-agent.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-11T13:14:43.345Z"
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## Introduction

Atomic Agent is an open-source AI agent that runs on your machine and supports local models through llama.cpp. Connect it to 1,500+ apps through Composio, including Shorten rest.
This guide uses Atomic Agent's built-in Composio integration. You need Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later, your own Composio API key, and a Shorten rest account. See the [Atomic Agent documentation](https://atomicagent.io/docs/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-docs) for installation instructions.

## Also integrate Shorten rest with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/autogen)

## TL;DR

### How Atomic Agent connects to Shorten rest
Atomic Agent connects to Composio's Tool Router over Streamable HTTP MCP. It discovers the tools needed for your request, and Composio handles account authentication.
Execution and account-connection tools follow Atomic Agent's configured approval policy. Review any approval prompt before allowing an action on your connected account.

## Connect Shorten rest to Atomic Agent

### Connect Shorten rest to Atomic Agent
- Sign up or sign in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-api-key). Copy your API key.
- In Atomic Agent, open the Integrations tab and select Composio. Select API key, press e, paste the key, and press Enter. The tools become available immediately, without a restart.
- Ask Atomic Agent to do something in Shorten rest. It searches Composio for the right tool.
- On first use, open the sign-in link returned in the chat. Connect your Shorten rest account, then return to Atomic Agent to continue.
### Headless setup
Add the following line to ~/.atomic-agent/.env, replacing YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY with your key. Start Atomic Agent after saving the file.

```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY
```

## What is the Shorten rest MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Shorten rest MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Shorten.REST account. It provides structured and secure access to your link management tools, so your agent can perform actions like creating short URLs, managing branded links, tracking analytics, and organizing your shortened links on your behalf.
- Instant URL shortening: Ask your agent to quickly generate shortened links for any URL with just a command.
- Branded link creation: Let your agent create custom, branded short URLs to match your organization's identity.
- Analytics and click tracking: Retrieve detailed analytics on link clicks, usage trends, and engagement metrics directly through your agent.
- Link organization and management: Have your agent list, update, or delete your shortened links to keep your link library organized and up-to-date.
- Bulk link processing: Enable your agent to handle multiple URL shortening or management tasks in a single workflow, saving you valuable time.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SHORTEN_REST_CREATE_ALIAS` | Create Alias | Tool to create a new alias (short URL) under a specified domain. Use when you need to shorten a URL. If no domain is specified, the alias will be attached to the default domain Short.fyi. You can override domain-level Meta Tags and Tracking Snippets by specifying them for each URL. |
| `SHORTEN_REST_DELETE_ALIAS` | Delete Alias | Tool to delete a single alias by providing alias and domain. Use when you need to remove an existing shortened URL. If no domain is provided, the API searches for the matching alias within the Short.fyi domain. |
| `SHORTEN_REST_GET_ALIASES` | Get Aliases | Tool to retrieve all URL aliases of the authenticated user. Use when you need to list existing aliases (supports pagination). |
| `SHORTEN_REST_GET_CLICKS` | Get click data for aliases | Tool to retrieve click data for shortened URLs. Use to check click analytics for your aliases. Returns a list of click records which may be empty if no clicks have occurred yet. Returned records may represent a limited window or subset of historical clicks rather than complete per-click logs. |
| `SHORTEN_REST_LIST_ALIASES_BY_DOMAIN` | List aliases by domain | Tool to retrieve all alias names associated with your account and a given domain. Results are in descending order by creation date. Use when you need to list alias names (not full details) for a specific domain with pagination support. |
| `SHORTEN_REST_UPDATE_ALIAS` | Update Alias | Tool to update an existing short URL alias by providing its alias name and domain. Use when you need to modify destinations, metatags, or snippets for an existing alias. IMPORTANT: When updating array properties (like destinations), the entire array is replaced, so you must include all existing records you want to keep. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### Why is my API key rejected?

Copy the key directly from the Composio dashboard. Atomic Agent requires ASCII characters because it sends the key in an HTTP header. Remove any extra characters introduced when copying.

### Why are Composio tools unavailable after saving a key?

Check that you use Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later and that Composio is enabled in your configuration. A "composio": { "enabled": false } setting disables the integration while keeping the saved key on disk.

### Does Composio have a free plan?

The Hobby plan includes 100,000 tool calls per month. Composio-managed OAuth apps have a lower included allowance. See [Composio pricing](/pricing) for the current limits that apply to your connection.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Use Shorten rest from Atomic Agent
With your account connected, ask Atomic Agent to work with Shorten rest in natural language. You can connect more apps through the same Composio integration as you need them.
Visit the [Atomic Agent website](https://atomicagent.io/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-site) or inspect the [Atomic Agent source code](https://github.com/AtomicBot-ai/atomic-agent?cta_placement=atomic-agent-repo).

## How to build Shorten rest MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/crew-ai)
- [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/pydantic-ai)
- [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/shorten_rest/framework/autogen)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Shorten rest MCP?

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Atomic Agent?

Yes, you can. Atomic Agent 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 Shorten rest tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Shorten rest while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Shorten rest 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 Shorten rest data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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