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Short.io
by
Dewaldt Huysamen
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.5
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install short-io
Description
Use this skill to manage Short.io branded short links via their REST API. Triggers on: create short link, shorten URL, Short.io, manage links, short link sta...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it claims: call Short.io APIs using your Short.io secret API key. Before installing or running: (1) review scripts/shortio.sh yourself; (2) store the API key in a file that contains only an assignment (SHORT_IO_API_KEY=...) and set strict permissions (chmod 600); (3) consider exporting SHORT_IO_API_KEY in your shell instead of sourcing a file if you prefer; (4) verify the key's scope on Short.io and be prepared to revoke it if you suspect compromise. If you are comfortable with these checks, the skill is coherent and reasonable to use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: short-io
Version: 1.0.5
The short-io skill is a legitimate integration for managing branded short links via the Short.io REST API. The helper script (scripts/shortio.sh) uses standard tools like curl and jq to interact with official API endpoints (api.short.io and statistics.short.io) and follows safe practices such as using jq for JSON construction and Python for URL encoding to prevent injection vulnerabilities.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description, required env var (SHORT_IO_API_KEY), and required binaries (curl, jq, python3, column) all match a CLI helper that talks to Short.io's REST and statistics APIs. There are no unrelated credentials or unexpected service hosts.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and scripts/shortio.sh confine activity to Short.io API endpoints. One notable point: the helper 'sources' a secrets file (~/.secrets/shortio.env) to load SHORT_IO_API_KEY, which will execute any shell constructs present in that file. This is common practice but the user should ensure the file contains only simple environment assignments (and correct permissions) to avoid executing unintended commands.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or remote downloads; the skill is instruction-only with a shipped shell script. Nothing is fetched from arbitrary URLs and no archives are extracted.
Credentials
Only a single credential (SHORT_IO_API_KEY) is required and it is the expected secret for the Short.io API. Binaries requested are reasonable for the script's behavior. The only path referenced is the user's secrets file; users should ensure it doesn't contain other sensitive variables or executable content.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and user-invocable:true (default). The skill does not request permanent system-wide presence or modify other skills/config. It does not enable autonomous elevation of privilege beyond normal API access.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install short-io - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/short-io - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.5
Fix: license corrected to MIT (not MIT-0). VirusTotal flag is a false positive -- OpenClaw scanner confirms Benign HIGH CONFIDENCE (only calls Short.io API endpoints).
v1.0.4
Fix: declare SHORT_IO_API_KEY in metadata requires.env + primaryEnv. Resolves ClawHub Suspicious flag (metadata/runtime credential mismatch). Cisco skill-scanner: 0 findings.
v1.0.3
Add MIT license to manifest. Passes Cisco AI skill-scanner with zero findings.
v1.0.2
Fix: use correct JSON metadata format for openclaw requires (bins only); move credential docs to SKILL.md body; add homepage. Resolves [object Object] registry display bug.
v1.0.1
Fix: declare SHORT_IO_API_KEY credential requirement, list runtime deps (curl/jq/python3/column), use $HOME for secrets path instead of hardcoded /root. Resolves OpenClaw security scanner warnings.
v1.0.0
Initial release — manage Short.io branded short links via REST API. Create, list, delete, get stats, generate QR codes, bulk operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short.io?
Use this skill to manage Short.io branded short links via their REST API. Triggers on: create short link, shorten URL, Short.io, manage links, short link sta... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 138 downloads so far.
How do I install Short.io?
Run "/install short-io" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Short.io free?
Yes, Short.io is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Short.io support?
Short.io is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Short.io?
It is built and maintained by Dewaldt Huysamen (@godsboy); the current version is v1.0.5.
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