API Integration – Dynamic Link Creation
This document describes the Dynamic Link Creation API, which allows you to create dynamic links programmatically. This API is commonly used for in-app sharing, automatic link generation, and marketing campaign integrations.
By using this API, you can generate fully configured dynamic links without accessing the dashboard.
Overview
The Dynamic Link Creation API enables you to:
- Automatically create dynamic links
- Apply platform-specific behaviors (iOS / Android)
- Configure deep linking and fallback behaviors
- Customize social preview content
- Track marketing performance using UTM parameters
This API is designed for backend systems, in-app sharing flows, and automated campaign pipelines.
Use Cases
- Creating customized links for each marketing campaign
- Direct user navigation to specific in-app content (deep linking)
- User acquisition path analysis and optimization
- Enhanced social sharing capabilities
Key Features
- Platform-specific detailed option settings (iOS, Android)
- App Store / Play Store or alternative URL redirect when the app is not installed
- Customized preview content (title, description, image) for social sharing
- Marketing campaign tracking through UTM parameters
- Per-project link management using API keys
Endpoint
Create Dynamic Link
POST
https://api.limelink.org/api/v1/core/link
Headers
| Header Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-API-KEY | string | Yes | API key for project authentication |
| Content-Type | string | Yes | Must be application/json |
Request Parameters
Root Level Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynamic_link_suffix | string (max 50) | Yes | Unique identifier for the short URL path |
| dynamic_link_url | string (max 500) | Yes | Target URL for desktop or fallback |
| dynamic_link_name | string (max 100) | Yes | Link name for management and identification |
| project_id | string | Yes | Project ID the link belongs to |
| stats_flag | boolean | Optional | Enable analytics tracking |
apple_options (object)
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| application_id | string (max 100) | Conditional | Application ID registered in the dashboard |
| request_uri | string | Optional | Deep link path inside the app |
| not_installed_options.custom_url | string (max 500) | Conditional | Redirect URL when the app is not installed |
not_installed_options.custom_urlis required whennot_installed_optionsis provided.
android_options (object)
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| application_id | string (max 100) | Conditional | Application ID registered in the dashboard |
| request_uri | string | Optional | Deep link path inside the app |
| not_installed_options.custom_url | string (max 500) | Conditional | Redirect URL when the app is not installed |
not_installed_options.custom_urlis required whennot_installed_optionsis provided.
additional_options (object)
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| preview_title | string (max 100) | Conditional | Social preview title |
| preview_description | string (max 200) | Conditional | Social preview description |
| preview_image_url | string (max 500) | Conditional | Social preview image URL |
| utm_source | string | Optional | UTM source parameter |
| utm_medium | string | Optional | UTM medium parameter |
| utm_campaign | string | Optional | UTM campaign parameter |
All preview fields are required when
additional_optionsis used.
Response
Success Response
{
"id": "string",
"dynamic_link_suffix": "string",
"dynamic_link_url": "string",
"dynamic_link_name": "string",
"apple_options": {},
"android_options": {},
"additional_options": {},
"project_id": "string",
"stats_flag": false,
"created_at": "string",
"updated_at": null
}
Example Request
curl -X POST \
'https://api.limelink.org/api/v1/core/link' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'X-API-KEY: your_project_api_key_here' \
-d '{
"dynamic_link_suffix": "my-promo",
"dynamic_link_url": "https://example.com/product/123",
"dynamic_link_name": "My Product Promotion",
"apple_options": {
"application_id": "f8b2d4e1-9c7a-4f6e-b3d8-2a1e9c4f7b6d",
"not_installed_options": {
"custom_url": "https://apps.apple.com/app/id123456789"
},
"request_uri": "product/123"
},
"android_options": {
"application_id": "a3f7c9b2-6e4d-4a8c-9f1b-8d5e2c9a7f3b",
"not_installed_options": {
"custom_url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.example.androidapp"
},
"request_uri": "product/123"
},
"additional_options": {
"preview_title": "Special Offer!",
"preview_description": "Get 20% off on our new product.",
"preview_image_url": "https://example.com/images/promo-preview.png",
"utm_source": "newsletter",
"utm_medium": "email",
"utm_campaign": "q4_promo"
},
"project_id": "project_abcdef123456",
"stats_flag": true
}'
Notes
- This API is typically used for in-app sharing and automated link generation
- API access is project-based and secured via API keys
- Rate limiting and validation rules may apply
- More API endpoints may be added in future updates