unclick_shorten_url
Shorten a URL using UnClick. Returns a short URL and its code.
This record as markdown: /tools/creativelead-unclick/unclick-shorten-url.md
What unclick_shorten_url does on UnClick
AI agents use unclick_shorten_url to create or update resources in UnClick, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UnClick environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
url | string | — | The URL to shorten |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why unclick_shorten_url is rated Medium
The tool creates a new shortened URL mapping, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse potential is low as it only generates short URLs.
From the tool's definition 'Shorten a URL using UnClick. Returns a short URL and its code.' — creates a new short URL resource
Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs unclick_shorten_url safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For unclick_shorten_url, this is the rule to start with:
unclick_shorten_url stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every unclick_shorten_url call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about unclick_shorten_url
Shorten a URL using UnClick. Returns a short URL and its code. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
unclick_shorten_url accepts 1 parameter: url. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unclick_shorten_url: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches UnClick. Nothing to install.
unclick_shorten_url is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unclick_shorten_url rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unclick_shorten_url. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
unclick_shorten_url is provided by the UnClick MCP server (creativelead/unclick). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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