A command-line interface for managing Shlink URL shortener instances directly from your terminal.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install shlink-cli
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install shlink-cli using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Shlink CLI?
The Shlink CLI skill provides a robust interface for interacting with Shlink REST API v3, allowing developers and DevOps engineers to manage their link-shortening infrastructure programmatically. By integrating this into Openclaw Skills, users can automate the creation, tracking, and organization of shortened URLs without needing to access a web-based dashboard.
This tool is built in Go, ensuring high performance and easy installation across various environments while maintaining a secure connection to your private Shlink instance. It simplifies complex API interactions into human-readable commands, making it an essential utility for those hosting their own shortening services.
Shlink CLI Use Cases
- Automating short URL generation for marketing campaigns and social media.
- Bulk managing tags and categories for organized link tracking and segmenting.
- Monitoring the health and performance of self-hosted Shlink instances through terminal commands.
- Retrieving visit statistics and analytics for specific shortened links for reporting.
- Troubleshooting connectivity or authentication issues with the Shlink API using debug logs.
How Shlink CLI Works
- The skill clones the source code from the official GitHub repository and builds the binary using the Go toolchain.
- Required environment variables for the instance URL and API key are configured to establish a secure connection.
- The user executes specific subcommands via the CLI to perform CRUD operations on URLs, manage tags, or inspect instance health.
- The CLI processes API responses and outputs formatted data, offering a specialized debug mode for granular visibility into the request lifecycle.
Shlink CLI Setup
To install and configure the Shlink CLI for Openclaw Skills, follow these steps:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ParinLL/shlink-cli.git
cd shlink-cli
# Build the binary from source
go mod tidy
go build -o shlink-cli .
# Optional: Install globally to your system path
sudo install shlink-cli /usr/local/bin/
# Configure your environment variables
export SHLINK_BASE_URL="https://your-shlink-instance.example.com"
export SHLINK_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
Shlink CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Managed via SHLINK_BASE_URL and SHLINK_API_KEY environment variables. |
| Commands | Organized into subcommands: short-url, health, and tag. |
| API Compatibility | Designed specifically for Shlink REST API v3. |
| Output Formats | Supports standard terminal output and machine-readable JSON via the --json flag. |
| Metadata | Tracks slugs, long URLs, tags, and visit counts per link. |
Shlink CLI Advanced Features
- Support for Shlink REST API v3 features including domain-specific redirects.
- Detailed health check command with structured JSON output for integration with monitoring stacks.
- Global debug mode to trace network issues or permission errors during API calls.
- Pagination and limit controls for managing large sets of short URLs efficiently.
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