SActionSwitchyUpdated May 2026

How do I shorten a URL with Switchy?

Short answer: Drop the "Switchy → Create Short Link" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 Switchy actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Long URL url	string	Required	A fully qualified URL (https://...) for the long url.
Title title	string	Optional	—
Custom Slug slug	string	Optional	Custom path. If omitted, Switchy auto-generates one.
Branded Domain domain	string	Optional	Use a connected custom domain (e.g. `go.acme.com`).

Sample request

{
  "url": "https://example.com/very/long/path",
  "title": "{{trigger.title}}",
  "slug": "{{trigger.slug}}",
  "domain": "{{trigger.domain}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "abc123",
  "clicks": 0,
  "long_url": "https://example.com/...",
  "short_url": "https://swty.app/xyz"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Short Link.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Switchy

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Switchy

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Short Link.

What does the Create Short Link action do in Switchy?

Turns a long URL into a branded Switchy short link with optional retargeting pixels (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) attached. Use it to build trackable, retargetable links inside outbound flows.

What inputs does Create Short Link require?

Required: Long URL. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Switchy returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Short Link support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Short Link inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Switchy's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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