URL Shortener

URL Shortener Bot (@URLShortenerBot) is a lightweight, developer-built tool for turning long links into short ones without leaving Telegram. Instead of relying on a single shortening provider, it lets you pick from five different backend services, so if one is slow or temporarily down there are alternatives without installing a second bot.

The standout feature is inline support: type @URLShortenerBot followed by a link in any chat's message box, and Telegram will suggest a shortened version that can be sent directly — handy for group chats or channels where opening a separate conversation just to compress a URL isn't worth it.

The bot is maintained by an independent developer (@MarcoBuster) and is described elsewhere as open source, which is reassuring for anyone wary of black-box link tools that could silently redirect through ad-laden middle pages. A small community group exists for feedback and bug reports, a good sign of an actively supported project rather than an abandoned script.

It's a no-frills utility: no account, no phone number, and no payment screen stand between a user and a shortened link. That also means don't expect built-in click analytics or custom branded domains — for that a dedicated service like Short.io or Bitly is the better fit. For a quick, clean short link for a chat or a channel post, though, this bot does exactly that with minimal fuss.