A smart link is one URL that routes a fan to their preferred streaming platform — Spotify if they’re a Spotify user, Apple if they’re Apple, YouTube if they’re YouTube. Same link, right destination per fan. Pre-save links extend this to unreleased tracks: fans pre-save before release, and the track auto-adds to their library when it drops. Starter+ for smart links. 1 credit per smart link created.Documentation Index
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What it does
| Feature | Smart link (released) | Pre-save (unreleased) |
|---|---|---|
| Fan opens link → routes to their platform | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-saves to library on release day | — | ✓ |
| Captures fan email (optional) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tracks click + conversion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-generates OG image | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom landing page (artwork, bio, “listen” CTA) | ✓ | ✓ |
How to create
Via Aria
Via the storefront UI
Sidebar → Store → asset → Smart link → Create.Via MCP
The smart link tool resolves the ISRC against major DSPs server-side and assembles the routing logic — you don’t have to provide every platform URL.Where smart links live
patchline.ai/link/<short-code> — short, shareable. Custom slug
(patchline.ai/link/mira-sleeper) on Pro+.
Embed in:
- Your Linktree / bio
- Email signatures
- Social bios
- Fan list emails
- Press release “listen here” links
Pre-save flow
Share the link
Same URL you’ll use post-release. No need to swap links — same
URL transitions from pre-save to smart-link on release day.
Fans pre-save
Each fan picks a platform (Spotify, Apple, etc.) and authenticates.
Their authorized save is queued.
Release day: auto-save fires
At release time, the queued saves execute. Each fan’s library
auto-adds the track.
Pricing
| Action | Credit cost |
|---|---|
| Create smart link | 1 |
| Create pre-save | 1 |
| Custom slug (Pro+) | 0 |
| Click tracking | 0 |
Related pages
- Storefront overview
- Storefront setup — connect Stripe first
- Release planner — smart link is a task in every plan
- MCP tools reference
FAQ
What platforms does the smart link route to?
What platforms does the smart link route to?
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer,
Pandora, SoundCloud, Bandcamp. We add new DSPs as they become
relevant.
Can I A/B test smart links?
Can I A/B test smart links?
Pro+ — duplicate a smart link, set different landing-page copy /
art per version, share both. Patchline tracks conversion per
variant.
Do smart links work on iMessage / Telegram / Discord previews?
Do smart links work on iMessage / Telegram / Discord previews?
Yes. Each link has an auto-generated OG image (track cover + title)
that renders on all major platforms.
Can I see who clicked?
Can I see who clicked?
Aggregate stats (clicks, conversions, geo) — yes. Per-fan tracking
requires the email-capture variant, which is opt-in for fans.