> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.anything.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# URL Shortener

> Create and manage shortened URLs

URL Shortener API allows you to create shortened URLs and track their analytics, perfect for building link management tools and marketing applications.

## Overview

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Account" icon="user">
    Sign up for a URL Shortener account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get API Key" icon="key">
    Generate your URL Shortener API key
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copy into Anything" icon="plug">
    Add your API key to Anything's secrets
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Account Creation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select your pricing plan">
    Go to [https://rapidapi.com/BigLobster/api/url-shortener-service/pricing](https://rapidapi.com/BigLobster/api/url-shortener-service/pricing) and select the pricing plan you want.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/gRjeYBLWcrADikTp/images/urlshortener/homepage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gRjeYBLWcrADikTp&q=85&s=2bfbfccd7768c75157243ce881dcc484" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem', width: '624px', height: '303px' }} width="2554" height="1150" data-path="images/urlshortener/homepage.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register for an Account">
    * Fill in your name, email, and password
    * Select your usage purpose
    * Accept the terms of service
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Generate API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Your Dashboard">
    1. Log in to your RapidAPI account
    2. Navigate to the "API" section at [https://rapidapi.com/BigLobster/api/url-shortener-service](https://rapidapi.com/BigLobster/api/url-shortener-service)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find your API Key">
    1. Select any endpoints in the left column.
    2. Copy the API Key.
    3. Store it securely for use in your applications.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/create/gRjeYBLWcrADikTp/images/urlshortener/apigen.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gRjeYBLWcrADikTp&q=85&s=2aa690ca5416654bc622ac6a5216fe74" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="1708" height="730" data-path="images/urlshortener/apigen.png" />

    <Warning>
      Keep your API key secure - it grants access to your Rundown account and quota
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add to Anything project

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the integration">
    1. In your Anything project, type `/` in the chat
    2. Select "URL Shortener" from the menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your API key">
    1. Paste your API key into the "RAPID\_API\_KEY" field

    <Tip>
      Need a new key? Generate one in your URL Shortener dashboard.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use it">
    You can now use prompts with the integration to manage shortened URLs.

    Some examples:

    * `Make a short URL using /URLShortener`
    * `Track click analytics with /URLShortener`
    * `Build a link management system using /URLShortener`

    <Warning>
      The API has rate limits. Avoid making too many requests in a short time.
    </Warning>

    Example prompt for optimization:

    ```
    When using /URLShortener, save shortened URLs so I can reuse them later
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your URL Shortener integration is now ready! Use the `/URLShortener` command in chat to manage shortened URLs.
</Tip>