Picoli MCP
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
MCP server for picoli.site - URL shortening and click analytics for AI agents
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What you can do with it
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- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Marketing & social media
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
- npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"picoli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"picoli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add picoli -- npx -y picoli-mcpOr copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"picoli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"picoli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"picoli": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"picoli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
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These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 8, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
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Still maintained
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Has a licence
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
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Compared with others in Marketing & social mediai
- More stars than 0% of the other 3602 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 1% of the other 3602 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3602 servers in this category
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Common questions
Is Picoli MCP safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.1) reached the registry 9 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: MCP YouTube Transcript, Google Analytics MCP, BibiGPT YouTube Video Summarizer
Alternatives
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README from the maker
Open the README
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picoli-mcp
MCP server for picoli.site — URL shortening and click analytics for AI agents.
Shorten URLs, track clicks, and analyze link performance directly from your AI assistant.
Setup
1. Get your API key
Create an account at picoli.site and get your API key from the dashboard.
2. Configure your MCP client
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
Add to your MCP configuration:
{"mcpServers": { "picoli": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "picoli-mcp"], "env": { "PICOLI_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{"mcpServers": { "picoli": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "picoli-mcp"], "env": { "PICOLI_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }
Tools
shorten_url
Create a short URL with an optional custom slug.
Example prompts:
- "Shorten https://example.com/very-long-article-url"
- "Create a short link for https://my-site.com with slug 'launch'"
shorten_urls
Create multiple short URLs at once (up to 500).
Example prompts:
- "Shorten these 3 URLs: ..."
get_link_stats
Get click statistics for specific links (bot traffic excluded).
Example prompts:
- "How many clicks did my 'launch' link get?"
- "Show me stats for these slugs: launch, demo, blog-post"
list_links
List all shortened URLs with click counts and pagination.
Example prompts:
- "Show me all my short links"
- "List my links sorted by clicks"
get_analytics
Get analytics overview: top 10 links, daily click trends, and totals.
Example prompts:
- "Show me my link analytics for this week"
- "What are my top performing links?"
- "Give me click stats from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-31"
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
PICOLI_API_KEY | Yes | — | Your picoli.site API key |
PICOLI_BASE_URL | No | https://picoli.site | API base URL (for self-hosted instances) |
Development
git clone https://github.com/yun/picoli-mcp.gitcd picoli-mcp npm install npm run build
Test locally:
PICOLI_API_KEY=your-key npx tsx src/index.tsLicense
MIT