A URL shortener's job changed in 2026 — so I moved it into the AI chat
The author developed a URL shortening service, initially designed to solve practical problems like managing campaign links and dealing with CDN cache lags. After realizing the primary users were marketers, the service was updated with features like social preview controls and deeper analytics. The next challenge is integrating this utility into AI chat interfaces, with the author exploring solutions like an MCP server or an open API. AI
