Deadlink
VerifiedBroken link checker for websites and markdown files. Use when you need deadlink.
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- # DeadLink
- Find broken links before your users do. Scan pages, files, and URL lists.
- ## Commands
- `check <url>` — Check if a single URL is alive
- `scan <file>` — Scan a file for URLs and check each
- `batch <url_list_file>` — Check URLs from a text file
- `report <file>` — Generate detailed link health report
- ## Usage Examples
- ```bash
- deadlink check https://example.com/page
- deadlink scan README.md
- deadlink batch urls.txt
- ```
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- Run `deadlink help` for all commands
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Use Cases
- Scan websites for broken links that return 404 or other error status codes
- Audit documentation sites to find outdated internal and external references
- Run pre-deployment link checks to catch broken URLs before going live
- Generate reports of broken links with suggested replacements or removals
- Monitor link health over time by scheduling periodic dead link scans
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Automated scanning catches broken links that manual review would miss
- +Both internal and external links are checked for comprehensive coverage
- +Report output identifies exact pages and link locations for quick fixes
Cons
- -Cannot check links behind authentication or paywalls
- -Only available on claude-code and openclaw platforms
- -Large sites with thousands of links require significant scan time
FAQ
What does Deadlink do?
Broken link checker for websites and markdown files. Use when you need deadlink.
What platforms support Deadlink?
Deadlink is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Deadlink?
Scan websites for broken links that return 404 or other error status codes. Audit documentation sites to find outdated internal and external references. Run pre-deployment link checks to catch broken URLs before going live.
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