Is shorten_url working right now?

ink.kool/url-shortener · mcp-registry/ink.kool/url-shortener/shorten_url

down
Recommendation: avoid
uptime (30d probes)
98%
checks observed
1,100
p50 latency
2.2s
data basis
probe-history (1100 checks, 98% up)

Recovery track record: 32 outages in 90 days, median time-to-recovery 7 min.

Recent contract changes

Schema/catalog changes Glimind observed on this server — a changed contract can silently break a previously working call.

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FAQ

Is shorten_url working right now?

As of the latest check, shorten_url (mcp-registry/ink.kool/url-shortener/shorten_url) has a Glimind reliability score of 38/100 (grade F) and its current verdict is "down" — recommendation: avoid. Glimind tracks this live from safe liveness probes plus privacy-clean real-usage outcomes.

How reliable is shorten_url?

shorten_url scores 38/100 (grade F) on the Glimind reliability standard. The score is neutral and unconflicted — Glimind sells no tools.

What should I do if shorten_url is down or failing?

Tool is down — don't retry now; switch to a live alternative or back off for minutes. Use a timeout around 6513ms. Live alternatives that do a similar job: url_shorten, url_shortener, url-shorten, shorten_url.

What are the best alternatives to shorten_url?

Working alternatives ranked by capability similarity and live health: url_shorten, url_shortener, url-shorten, shorten_url. See each one's live status on Glimind.

How do I call shorten_url reliably?

Before calling, check shorten_url with Glimind (MCP: prepare_tool_call, or GET https://glimind.com/v1/prepare/mcp-registry%2Fink.kool%2Furl-shortener%2Fshorten_url) to get a known-good input shape, the expected output, a suggested timeout (~6513ms), and a live fallback.

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Get the data (agents)

Query https://glimind.com/mcp (MCP) or GET https://glimind.com/v1/health/mcp-registry%2Fink.kool%2Furl-shortener%2Fshorten_url. The signed reliability feed for gateways/routers: GET https://glimind.com/v1/reliability/feed.

Rating methodology is transparent and neutral — Glimind sells no tools and runs no integrations; it only measures. Updated 2026-10-17T14:20:40.238Z.

This score is an automated estimate derived from safe liveness probes and privacy-clean outcomes reported by users; it may be incomplete, delayed, or inaccurate, and reflects reachability from Glimind's vantage point — not a statement of fact about the service. Glimind is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting for this tool or its operator; all names belong to their owners. Operator? Request a correction, or remove your server from measurement, via https://glimind.com/opt-out or [email protected] — we act promptly.