Deep Links

What it does

Nimble Links supports custom URL schemes as destinations, not just http:// and https://. This means you can create short links that open native apps, start phone calls, launch Zoom meetings, and more.

When this is useful

Opening mobile apps directly

Instead of sending users to a web page that asks them to open the app, create a short link with a scheme like spotify:track:... or myapp://screen/settings. When someone clicks it, the app opens directly — no browser intermediary.

Phone and SMS links

Create a short, memorable link like nimble.li/call-us that dials a phone number (tel:+1234567890) or opens a text message (sms:+1234567890). Useful on printed materials, QR codes, or anywhere a raw phone number looks clunky.

Opening desktop apps

Zoom meetings (zoommtg://), Slack channels (slack://), VS Code files (vscode://) — most apps that register a URL scheme can be opened through a Nimble Link.

How it works

There's nothing special to configure. When creating any link, use a non-HTTP URL as the destination. Nimble Links wraps it in a standard short URL that works everywhere — in emails, messages, social media, or QR codes.

When someone clicks the short link, they're redirected to the destination scheme. The browser or operating system handles opening the appropriate app.

Analytics and features

Deep links work exactly like regular links:

• Click tracking — Every click is recorded with country, device, referrer, and timestamp.
• Parameter forwarding — Query parameters added to your short link are appended to the destination, even for non-HTTP schemes.
• Conditional redirects — Use deep links as destinations in redirect-by-device, redirect-by-country, or any other redirect tool. For example, redirect iOS users to a myapp:// deep link and Android users to a Play Store URL.
• Custom URLs and domains — Pair with a custom slug or domain for branded deep links.

To create a deep link, pick any tool and enter a non-HTTP destination.