Bitly (unofficial)

BitlyBot does what its name suggests: it shortens links using Bitly, one of the best-known link-shortening brands, but it is explicitly and openly an unofficial, independently built bot rather than something Bitly itself operates — the bot's own bio says so directly, a level of transparency worth noting in a category where brand-riding bots aren't always this upfront.

Functionally, it's a small, focused tool. Send it a link with the /shorten command, or just message it directly, and it returns a shortened URL. It also supports inline mode, so its name and a link can be typed into the message box of any chat to post a shortened link without a separate conversation. A /keyboard command surfaces a simple button interface for anyone who'd rather tap than type commands.

Because it's a single-developer project riding on Bitly's brand recognition rather than an official integration, it's worth treating the way any small utility bot would be treated: useful for a quick one-off shortened link, but not something to build serious business workflows around. There's no confirmation of official support, uptime guarantees, or long-term maintenance commitments — for Bitly specifically with account-level tracking, going through Bitly's own website or app is the safer bet. For a fast, no-signup shortened link with a familiar name attached, though, it gets the basic job done.