Shorten URL

Specs

Label	Value
Version	0.1.0 (updated on 2026-04-14)
Developer	Labii Inc.
Type	Column
Support Configuration	No
Support Readonly view	Yes
Support Edit view	Yes
Support Form view	No
Support Default value	No
Support Import	No
Allow multiple	No

Overview

The Shorten URL widget allows users to take any long URL and generate a compact, shareable shortened link directly within a record. Once a shortened URL is created, it can be copied and distributed to customers or collaborators without exposing complex or sensitive query strings. The widget tracks whether a shortened URL has already been generated for the column and surfaces contextual actions accordingly — prompting users to create one when none exists, or offering an update option when one is already in place.

This widget is ideal for any workflow where links need to be shared externally in a clean, professional format.

Use case

1. Share a report link with a customer without revealing internal URL parameters.
2. Send a shortened link to an invoice so customers can view or pay quickly.
3. Distribute a form link to external users for data collection or feedback.
4. Share a document or protocol link with collaborators in a concise format.

Configuration

No configuration required.

Views

See the interface of the widget in the following views.

Readonly view

The Readonly view displays the current state of the shortened URL for the record.

• If a shortened URL has not yet been created, a CREATE SHORTEN URL button is shown. Clicking it generates a new shortened URL from the stored original URL.
• If a shortened URL already exists, the shortened link is displayed as a clickable URL. An UPDATE SHORTEN URL button allows regenerating the link, and an EDIT button opens the edit view to update the original URL.

Edit view

The Edit view allows users to set or update the original URL that will be used to generate the shortened link.

• Original URL - The full URL to be shortened. This is the only required field.

After saving, the shortened URL can be generated or updated from the readonly view.

Data

Each widget in Labii stores data in a unique manner; refer below to understand how data from this widget is stored.

Data format

JSON

{
    "original_url": "",
    "shorten_url": {
        "sid": "",
        "name": "",
        "url": ""
    }
}

Default value

Default value is same as the data format.

Import value

Import is not supported for this widget.