# Pipixia Short URL Conversion API

> Returns a shortened link for a specified web address. Takes an original web link as input and converts it into a Pipixia-compatible short URL format.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/pipixia/app/short-url
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/pipixia/app/short-url/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Pipixia
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/pipixia/app/short-url`
- Price: $0.0015 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: api, pipixia
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/pipixia/app/short-url` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `original_url` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Pipixia Short URL Conversion API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/pipixia/app/short-url with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Pipixia Short URL Conversion API cost?

$0.0015 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Pipixia Short URL Conversion API accept?

Required: original_url (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Pipixia Short URL Conversion API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Pipixia developer account or API key?

No. Pipixia Short URL Conversion runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Pipixia API access separately.

## README

### Pipixia Short URL Conversion API

Converts long links into shortened URLs using `original_url`. Useful for sharing clean links across social workflows.

#### Use cases

- Convert long content links into compact URLs for easy sharing.
- Transform external addresses into Pipixia short link format.
- Prepare streamlined links for mobile app distribution.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/pipixia/app/short-url" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"original_url": "<original_url>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `original_url` | string | Yes | Original URL, can be any link. |

#### Notes

- The `original_url` parameter is required and accepts any web address.

#### Related APIs

- [Pipixia Hashtag Details](/model/pipixia/app/hashtag-detail): Retrieves metadata and profile assets for a specific Pipixia hashtag by its unique identifier.
- [Pipixia Hashtag Post List](/model/pipixia/app/hashtag-post-list): Returns a list of posts associated with a specific hashtag on Pipixia.
- [Pipixia App Home Feed](/model/pipixia/app/home-feed): Returns recommended posts from the Pipixia home feed.