/expand-shortened-url

This endpoint is designed to take a shortened URL and return the expanded, full URL. It is helpful for users who want to know the original link behind shortened URLs.

Endpoint Information

  • Method: GET
  • Endpoint URL: https://node.nodetrigger.com/api/expand-shortened-url
  • Content Type: application/json
  • URL Parameter: url – The shortened URL you wish to expand. This parameter is required.

Example Requests

To expand a shortened URL, make a GET request to the following URL with your desired shortened link included as a query parameter:

GET https://node.nodetrigger.com/api/expand-shortened-url?url=https://short.url/example

The endpoint will return a JSON response containing the full or expanded URL if the request is successful.

Notes

  • Ensure that the URL parameter is included, or the server will return a 400 error indicating a missing URL parameter.
  • If the shortened URL is invalid or cannot be expanded, a 400 error will be returned, specifying that it is an invalid shortened URL.
  • If any unexpected errors occur, the server will respond with a 500 error, along with an error message to help troubleshoot the issue.
  • Use this endpoint for safe expansion of shortened URLs to understand where they redirect before clicking on them.

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