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Available tools
shorten_bitlink
Shorten a long URL to a Bitlink. Simplest way to create a short link. Returns the new short URL.
create_bitlink
Create a Bitlink with full options including title, tags, and deeplinks. Use shorten_bitlink for simple URL shortening.
get_bitlink
Get details of a Bitlink by its ID (e.g., 'bit.ly/abc123'). Returns title, long URL, tags, and metadata.
update_bitlink
Update a Bitlink's title, tags, long URL, or archived status. Use get_bitlink to verify the bitlink exists.
delete_bitlink
Delete a Bitlink permanently. This cannot be undone. Use get_bitlink to verify before deleting.
expand_bitlink
Expand a short Bitlink to its original long URL. Provide the bitlink ID (e.g., 'bit.ly/abc123').
list_bsds
List all branded short domains (BSDs) available to the current user.
list_channels
List channels in a group. Channels are distribution methods for campaigns. Use list_groups to find valid group GUIDs.
list_groups
List all groups the current user belongs to. Returns group GUIDs needed for other operations.
get_group
Get details of a specific Bitly group. Use list_groups to find valid GUIDs.
update_group
Update a Bitly group's name or settings. Use list_groups to find valid GUIDs.
list_group_bitlinks
List bitlinks in a group with optional filters. Supports pagination via search_after cursor. Use list_groups to find valid GUIDs.
How to set up Merge Agent Handler
In an mcp.json file, add the configuration below, and restart Cursor.
Learn more in the official documentation ↗
1{
2 "mcpServers": {
3 "agent-handler": {
4 "url": "https://ah-api-develop.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/{TOOL_PACK_ID}/registered-users/{REGISTERED_USER_ID}/mcp",
5 "headers": {
6 "Authorization": "Bearer yMt*****"
7 }
8 }
9 }
10}
11Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add the server configuration below. You'll also need to restart the application for the changes to take effect.
Make sure Claude is using the Node v20+.
Learn more in the official documentation ↗
1{
2 "mcpServers": {
3 "agent-handler": {
4 "command": "npx",
5 "args": [
6 "-y",
7 "mcp-remote@latest",
8 "https://ah-api-develop.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/{TOOL_PACK_ID}/registered-users/{REGISTERED_USER_ID}/mcp",
9 "--header",
10 "Authorization: Bearer ${AUTH_TOKEN}"
11 ],
12 "env": {
13 "AUTH_TOKEN": "yMt*****"
14 }
15 }
16 }
17}Open your Windsurf MCP configuration file and add the server configuration below.
Click on the refresh button in the top right of the Manage MCP server page or in the top right of the chat box in the box icon.
Learn more in the official documentation ↗
1{
2 "mcpServers": {
3 "agent-handler": {
4 "command": "npx",
5 "args": [
6 "-y",
7 "mcp-remote@latest",
8 "https://ah-api.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/<tool-pack-id>/registered-users/<registered-user-id>/mcp",
9 "--header",
10 "Authorization: Bearer ${AUTH_TOKEN}"
11 ],
12 "env": {
13 "AUTH_TOKEN": "<ah-production-access-key>"
14 }
15 }
16 }
17 }In Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows), run "MCP: Open User Configuration".
You can then add the configuration below and press "start" right under servers. Enter the auth token when prompted.
Learn more in the official documentation ↗
1{
2 "inputs": [
3 {
4 "type": "promptString",
5 "id": "agent-handler-auth",
6 "description": "Agent Handler AUTH_TOKEN", // "yMt*****" when prompt
7 "password": true
8 }
9 ],
10 "servers": {
11 "agent-handler": {
12 "type": "stdio",
13 "command": "npx",
14 "args": [
15 "-y",
16 "mcp-remote@latest",
17 "https://ah-api-develop.merge.dev/api/v1/tool-packs/{TOOL_PACK_ID}/registered-users/{REGISTERED_USER_ID}/mcp",
18 "--header",
19 "Authorization: Bearer ${input:agent-handler-auth}"
20 ]
21 }
22 }
23}FAQs on using Merge's Bitly MCP server
FAQs on using Merge's Bitly MCP server
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