Build Your Own Broken Link Checker with Cursor AI

A step-by-step guide to creating a free SEO tool without coding.

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1. Project Setup and AI Interaction

Prepare to build your tool by setting up Cursor AI and initiating the project.

• Open Cursor AI.
• Start a new project or workspace.
• Initiate the process of telling Cursor AI about the tool you want to build.
• Follow prompts to define the broken link checker functionality.
• Specify requirements for internal and external link scanning.
• Request the inclusion of a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2. Tool Development with Cursor AI

Guide Cursor AI to generate the Python script for your link checker.

• Instruct Cursor AI to build a Python tool.
• Ensure the tool is designed to scan both internal and external links.
• Confirm the tool includes a GUI for user interaction.
• Review the generated Python script for accuracy and completeness.
• Ask Cursor AI to implement CSV export functionality.
• Specify that the CSV file should be automatically named with the domain and timestamp.

3. Testing and Refinement

Verify the functionality of your newly created broken link checker.

• Run the Python script generated by Cursor AI.
• Perform a live scan on a real website to test link checking.
• Identify any broken internal links.
• Identify any broken external links.
• Check if the results are exported to a CSV file.
• Verify the CSV file naming convention (domain and timestamp).
• Debug any errors encountered during the scan or export process.

4. Converting to an Executable Application

Make your tool accessible to others by converting it into a standalone EXE file.

• Follow instructions to convert the Python script into an EXE application.
• Ensure the conversion process does not require Python installation on the target machine.
• Test the standalone EXE application on a computer without Python installed.
• Confirm the EXE application runs the broken link checker successfully.

5. Exploring Advanced Features (Optional)

Consider enhancements to further improve your broken link checker.

• Investigate options for scheduling automated scans.
• Explore how to run checks across multiple client sites.
• Consider using a JSON configuration for multiple site checks.
• Think about integrating this tool into a larger custom SEO tool stack.

6. Downloading and Accessing Tools

Learn how to get the tool and other resources from Casey Builds It.

• Visit the Casey Builds It website.
• Navigate to the free tools section.
• Download the broken link checker tool.
• Check for other free tools built in the series.
• Confirm no coding or Python installation is required for downloaded tools.

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