Use Cases
- Shortening long URLs for easier sharing
- Extracting metadata for social media posts
- Scanning URLs for security threats before sharing
- Automating the creation of branded short links
- Managing and organizing URLs in a centralized system
How It Works
User submits a long URL through a form trigger Metadata is extracted from the URL using scraping tools Safety checks are performed on the URL using Norton and Bitdefender The URL is shortened using Switchy.io Final data, including metadata and shortened URL, is returned to the user
Setup Steps
- 1Import the workflow template into your n8n instance
- 2Connect your Switchy.io account and configure API keys
- 3Set up the form trigger with required fields
- 4Customize any optional parameters as needed
- 5Test the workflow with a sample URL to ensure functionality
Apps Used
Switchy
OpenGraph
Dub
Norton
Bitdefender
GitHub
Categories
Target Roles
Tags
#process automation
#workflow management
#content scheduling