Automating Link Management: Coz.jp Releases Beta API with n8n and Laravel Integrations

In the modern development ecosystem, a tool's utility is often defined by its ability to integrate with other systems. Recognizing this necessity, Coz.jp has moved beyond a standalone interface by introducing API support (Beta).

This update is not just about exposing endpoints; it includes a dedicated n8n node and a Laravel plugin to streamline integration for both low-code automators and backend developers.

The API Architecture

The API follows RESTful principles, designed to offer the fundamental capabilities required for link management automation. It allows developers to perform core CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations programmatically:

• Create: Generate new short links dynamically.
• Read: Retrieve details of specific links.
• List: Fetch collections of links with pagination.
• Edit: Modify existing link parameters.
• Delete: Remove obsolete links.

Authentication

Security is handled via standard Bearer Token authentication. Tokens can be generated directly from the user dashboard under the "Advanced Profile Feature" section. This ensures that integrations remain secure while being easy to configure.

Here is a conceptual example of how a request to the API might look:

curl -X POST https://coz.jp/api/v1/links \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "url": "https://example.com/my-long-url",
    "slug": "my-custom-slug"
  }'

For developers integrating these endpoints, a JSON schema is available. This allows for direct import into API clients like Postman, significantly reducing the time required to debug and test integrations.

Note: During the beta phase, full API documentation is accessible exclusively to active subscribers at https://coz.jp/docs/api. It will be made public upon official launch.

Low-Code Integration: The n8n Node

To bridge the gap between technical implementation and business logic, an n8n node has been implemented. n8n is a workflow automation tool that allows users to connect various services without writing extensive code.

The decision to support n8n stems from its growing popularity in the self-hosted automation space. It enables workflows such as automatically shortening a URL when a new blog post is published or a marketing campaign is triggered.

For those interested in the infrastructure behind running n8n, you can refer to this guide on Self-Hosting n8n with Docker Compose and Traefik: The Ultimate Guide to AI Workflows.

Native PHP Support: The Laravel Plugin

Stemming from a "dogfooding" philosophy, the Laravel plugin was created to facilitate seamless integration within the PHP ecosystem. Since many backend systems are built on Laravel, having a native package eliminates the boilerplate code required to make raw HTTP requests to the API.

Both the n8n node and the Laravel plugin abstract the core API methods, allowing developers to interact with the service using familiar syntax and structures.

Future Roadmap

The current release represents the foundational layer of Coz.jp's programmable interface. Future updates will focus on:

• Expanding API endpoints to cover analytics and user management.
• Detailed tutorials on implementing specific workflows using the n8n node.
• Deep dives into the Laravel plugin's architecture.

You can explore the platform and these new features at Coz.jp.