Build Your Own Broken Link Checker with Cursor AI

Create a free SEO tool in minutes, no coding required.

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Project Overview

Build a functional broken link checker.
Utilize Cursor AI for AI-assisted coding.
No prior coding or Python experience needed.
Goal: Create a free alternative to paid SEO software.

Key Features of the Tool

Scans internal and external links.
Includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Exports results to a timestamped CSV file.
Can be converted to a standalone EXE application.

Getting Started with Cursor AI

Use Cursor AI to prompt the creation of the Python tool.
Follow the walkthrough for exact prompting steps.
Learn how AI simplifies the coding process.

Running the Link Checker

Input a website URL for scanning.
Observe the tool identifying broken links.
Review the exported CSV for detailed results.

Exporting and Sharing

Results automatically named with domain and timestamp.
Convert the Python script to an EXE.
Share the EXE for others to use without Python installation.

Potential Enhancements

Schedule automated scans.
Run checks across multiple client sites (JSON config).
Integrate into a custom SEO tool stack.

Target Audience

SEO professionals.
Freelancers managing client sites.
Developers interested in AI coding.
Anyone seeking to save on SEO software costs.

Accessing the Tool

Tool and other free SEO tools available for download.
Located in the 'free tools' section of the website.
No coding or Python installation required for downloaded tools.

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