repost-url-expand

Resolve shortened and redirected URLs in draft content to canonical forms.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EthanSK/Repost-with-agent --skill repost-url-expand
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Skill: repost-url-expand
Source: https://github.com/EthanSK/Repost-with-agent/tree/main/skills/repost-url-expand
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EthanSK/Repost-with-agent --skill repost-url-expand

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents issues caused by shortened or redirecting URLs in drafts, ensuring accurate and transparent links before publishing content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Resolution: Automatically follows redirects for shortened or complex URLs to identify their canonical form.
  • Scope: Applies to draft posts containing inline URLs, particularly useful for social media reposts and content verification.
  • Use Case: When a user provides a draft with a lnkd.in link, this Skill expands it to the full destination URL, avoiding confusion and broken links.

Quick Start

Use the repost-url-expand skill to resolve all URLs in a draft before publishing, ensuring links are accurate and final.

Frequently Asked Questions about repost-url-expand

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve shortened URLs to their final destination links?

To resolve shortened URLs, this Skill follows 30x redirects to identify the canonical form of links. It automatically expands URLs within your draft content to ensure link accuracy and transparency before publishing.

What is the best way to expand redirecting links in a draft post?

The best way to expand redirecting links is to use a URL resolution tool that processes drafts inline. This Skill identifies canonical forms of complex URLs, avoiding confusion and broken links in social media reposts.

Why do I need to expand shortened URLs before cross-platform reposting?

You need URL expansion to ensure accurate and transparent links before publishing content. Resolving shortened URLs to their canonical forms prevents issues caused by redirects and enables proper link deduplication across platforms.

Can I use this URL expansion tool for drafts containing lnkd.in links?

Yes, you can use this tool for drafts containing lnkd.in links. It handles common shorteners by following their redirects to expand them into the full destination URL, ensuring cross-platform reposting workflows function correctly.

Does URL resolution handle common shorteners and 30x redirects safely?

Yes, URL resolution safely handles common shorteners and 30x redirects. It uses defined criteria and fallback mechanisms to ensure safe URL expansion, validating URLs to improve link accuracy within your draft content.

What happens if a shortened URL redirect fails during expansion?

If a shortened URL redirect fails, the Skill uses defined fallback mechanisms to handle the expansion safely. It validates URLs during the resolution process to ensure accurate link handling even when redirects are complex.