Description:
Finds broken links
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.9.1@1
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
link-checker
seo
web-development
cli
ruby
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Install:
brew install deadfinder
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About:
DeadFinder is a command-line utility designed to scan websites and identify broken links (404 errors). It crawls specified URLs, checking each link for validity and reporting any that lead to dead ends. This tool helps developers and content managers maintain link integrity and improve user experience by quickly locating and fixing broken references.
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Key Features:
- Multi-threaded scanning for fast performance
- Supports both single URLs and sitemaps
- Detailed reporting of broken links and status codes
- Configurable timeout and retry settings
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Use Cases:
- Pre-deployment checks to ensure no broken links are introduced
- Periodic auditing of existing websites for link rot
- SEO analysis to identify and fix 404 errors that harm rankings
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Alternatives:
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linkchecker
– LinkChecker is a more established Python-based tool with extensive features, while DeadFinder (Ruby) offers a modern, fast alternative focused on core scanning functionality.
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lychee
– Lychee is a fast link checker written in Rust, offering similar performance goals but with a different language ecosystem and feature set.
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