Check Links
This skill verifies if provided URLs are valid and accessible, ensuring content integrity and preventing broken links.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add check-links npx -- -y @trustedskills/check-links
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"check-links": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/check-links"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill, check-links, verifies the validity of URLs within a given text. It can determine if links are broken or redirecting unexpectedly and provide feedback on their status. The tool is designed to improve content quality by ensuring all external references remain functional.
When to use it
- Content Audits: Before publishing articles or blog posts, verify that all linked resources are still accessible.
- Website Maintenance: Regularly check internal and external links on a website for broken connections.
- Research Validation: Confirm the accuracy of sources cited in research papers or reports.
- Knowledge Base Updates: Ensure links within documentation or help articles remain valid as websites evolve.
Key capabilities
- URL validation
- Broken link detection
- Redirect status reporting
Example prompts
- "Check these links: [list of URLs]"
- "Verify the validity of all URLs in this document."
- "Are any of these links broken? [text containing URLs]"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on network connectivity; intermittent issues may affect results. It is best used with a stable internet connection for reliable link verification.
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Security Audits
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