Linkinator

Created at a month ago

by Justin Beckwith

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides link checking capabilities using linkinator. This allows AI assistants like Claude to scan webpages and local files for broken links.

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Linkinator

what is Linkinator?

Linkinator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides link checking capabilities using linkinator. It allows AI assistants like Claude to scan webpages and local files for broken links.

how to use Linkinator?

To use Linkinator, you can either install it automatically using the install-mcp tool or configure it manually in your MCP client's configuration file. After installation, you can ask Claude to check links on any webpage or local file.

key features of Linkinator?

  • Comprehensive link checking for websites and local files
  • Recursive crawling to follow links within the same domain
  • Support for multiple content types including HTML, CSS, and Markdown
  • Fragment validation for anchor links and URL fragments
  • Flexible configuration options for timeouts, retries, and SSL
  • Detailed reporting of status codes and broken links

use cases of Linkinator?

  1. Checking for broken links on a website
  2. Validating links in documentation files
  3. Ensuring all links in a project are functional before deployment

FAQ from Linkinator?

  • Can Linkinator check links in all file types?

Yes! Linkinator can check links in HTML, CSS, and Markdown files.

  • Is Linkinator easy to set up?

Yes! You can set it up automatically or manually based on your preference.

  • What kind of reports does Linkinator generate?

Linkinator provides detailed reports showing the status of links, including broken links grouped by error type.

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