ShareCut QR & Short Links

What ShareCut QR & Short Links MCP server does

ShareCut QR & Short Links MCP server gives an MCP client access to ShareCut’s QR and short-link functions. It can render static QR codes, create trackable short links, inspect existing links, retrieve click analytics, and manage destinations associated with an account. A short link can remain fixed while its destination changes, so a QR code printed on a poster, menu, label, or business card can continue to work after a campaign or website migration.

The service also screens destinations submitted to shorten_url with Google Safe Browsing. Short codes can be custom when creating a link, but the README states that the code itself is immutable when updating an existing link.

How it works

The package acts as a thin bridge between an MCP client and https://sharecut.site/mcp. In stdio mode, it forwards newline-delimited JSON-RPC messages to the remote ShareCut endpoint and returns the responses. A remote HTTP configuration can connect directly to the hosted MCP endpoint instead.

The ShareCut QR & Short Links MCP server supports three free operations without an account or API key: creating a static QR code, expanding a ShareCut short link, and checking whether a custom short code is available. Static QR content contains its destination directly and cannot be redirected later. Account-linked operations use the account associated with SHARECUT_API_KEY.

Setup and configuration

For Claude, the hosted endpoint can be added with an HTTP MCP configuration pointing to https://sharecut.site/mcp. The package can also be started with npx sharecut-mcp, then registered as a stdio server in an MCP client configuration.

SHARECUT_API_KEY is optional. Leave it unset for the three free tools. API access is part of ShareCut’s Business plan, and the key is created by a person through ShareCut’s profile page; the README says there is no programmatic sign-up. SHARECUT_MCP_URL can point the bridge at a different deployment.

Tools and capabilities

• create_qr renders a URL or text as SVG, or returns a PNG data URL when requested. An optional hexadecimal color is supported.
• expand_short_link resolves a ShareCut short link and reports its destination and click count without opening the destination.
• check_short_code checks whether a custom code is available.
• shorten_url creates a short link and QR code, with optional custom code, title, and UTM settings.
• shorten_urls_bulk processes up to 25 links and returns separate results for each item.
• update_link changes the destination of an existing short link while retaining its printed code and click history.
• list_links, get_link, and get_link_qr support link discovery, metadata lookup, and retrieval of saved QR artwork.
• get_link_analytics reports time-based clicks and dimensions including country, device, operating system, browser, and referrer.
• delete_link permanently removes a link after an explicit confirmation and releases its short code.
• get_account reports the plan, entitlements, and remaining monthly API quota.

Limitations and notes

Static QR codes cannot be redirected after printing; redirect management requires a short link. Bulk creation is limited to 25 links per call. Deletion is permanent, and the tool requires an explicit confirm value. Account tools operate on the account belonging to the supplied API key, while the key-free tools do not require an account.