Build with TrimLink API

Programmatic access to link shortening. Create links, track clicks, and automate workflows with our REST API and webhooks.

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Low Latency

Average response time under 100ms globally

Secure

HTTPS only, API key authentication, signed webhooks

Global CDN

Edge-cached redirects for maximum performance

Developer Features

Everything you need to integrate TrimLink into your workflow

Growth+

API Keys

Secure API key authentication with scoped permissions. Create, manage, and revoke keys from your dashboard.

Teams+

Webhooks

Real-time notifications when links are created, clicked, or updated. HMAC-SHA256 signed payloads.

Growth+

Zapier Integration

Connect TrimLink to 5,000+ apps. Automate link creation and react to click events without code.

Quick Start

Get your API key

Go to Dashboard → Settings → API & Integrations to create an API key.

tk_live_your_api_key_here

Add authentication header

Include your API key in the Authorization header of every request.

Authorization: Bearer tk_live_...

Make your first request

POST to /api/v1/shorten with your destination URL.

POST /api/v1/shorten

Example Request

curl -X POST https://trimlink.co/api/v1/shorten \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer tk_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com"}'

Create Your First Link

Simple REST API with responses in JSON format

Request

curl -X POST https://trimlink.co/api/v1/shorten \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer tk_live_your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com/my-long-url",
    "customSlug": "my-link"
  }'

200Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "id": "clx123abc",
    "shortCode": "my-link",
    "shortUrl": "https://trimlink.co/my-link",
    "destinationUrl": "https://example.com/my-long-url",
    "createdAt": "2026-01-30T12:00:00Z"
  }
}

Rate Limits

Generous limits that scale with your needs

Plan	API Requests	API Keys	Webhooks
Growth	10,000/day	2	3
Teams	Unlimited	5	10
Enterprise	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

Ready to Get Started?

Check out the full API reference for detailed endpoint documentation, webhook events, and code examples.

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