Build a Free Broken Link Checker with Cursor AI

Create your own SEO tool to find broken links without coding.

By Casey Builds It · Watch

1. Understanding the Project

Get familiar with the goal and benefits of building this tool.

• Understand how to build SEO tools without expensive software.
• Learn to create a functional broken link checker using Cursor AI.
• Recognize the time commitment (approx. 10 minutes).
• Identify this tool as part of a free SEO toolkit series.
• Compare the free tool to paid alternatives like Screaming Frog.

2. Prompting Cursor AI for the Tool

Learn how to instruct Cursor AI to generate the Python script.

• Formulate prompts for Cursor AI to build a Python tool.
• Specify the need for a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
• Ensure the prompt includes functionality for checking internal links.
• Ensure the prompt includes functionality for checking external links.
• Request the tool to scan any given website.

3. Script Functionality and Output

Understand the features and how the tool will present results.

• Verify the Python script includes a GUI.
• Confirm the tool can export results to a CSV file.
• Check that the CSV file is automatically named with domain and timestamp.
• Observe the process of running a live scan on a website.
• Identify how broken links are flagged.

4. Creating a Standalone Application

Learn to package the Python script for easy distribution.

• Follow the steps to convert the Python script into an EXE application.
• Understand the benefit of running the tool without Python installation.
• Test running the standalone EXE on a computer without Python.

5. Potential Enhancements and Ideas

Explore ways to improve and expand the tool's capabilities.

• Consider adding functionality for scheduling automated scans.
• Explore using a JSON config for running checks across multiple client sites.
• Think about building a custom SEO tool stack over time.
• Brainstorm other practical SEO tools to build.

6. Accessing and Using the Tool

Find out where to get the tool and how to use it.

• Locate the free tools section on the Casey Builds It website.
• Download the broken link checker tool.
• Confirm no coding or Python installation is required for use.
• Run the tool on your own website or client sites.

7. Engaging with the Creator

Participate in the community and provide feedback.

• Leave a comment with ideas for future tools.
• Leave a comment with ideas for improving this tool.
• Like the YouTube video.
• Subscribe to the Casey Builds It YouTube channel.
• Turn on notifications for new videos.

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