# Shorten

> Shorten URLs using is.gd (no auth required). Returns a permanent short link.

- Skill: `zocomputer/shorten` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add zocomputer/shorten`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/zocomputer/shorten/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: zocomputer (https://skillmd.com/u/zocomputer)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/zocomputer/shorten

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# Notice

On Zo, the script lives at `/home/workspace/Skills/shorten/shorten.sh`.
# Shorten

Quickly shorten URLs using the [is.gd](https://is.gd) service. No API key or account required.

## Usage

```bash
/home/art/clawd/skills/shorten/shorten.sh "https://example.com/very/long/url"
```

## Examples

**Standard usage:**
```bash
shorten "https://google.com"
# Output: https://is.gd/O5d2Xq
```

**With custom alias (if supported by script extension later):**
Currently basic shortening only.

## Notes
- Links are permanent.
- No analytics dashboard (simple redirect).
- Rate limits apply (be reasonable).