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check-weblinks

Check vault weblinks and classify them as active, redirected, dead, or error.

49|12|Updated Jan 8, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#broken links#link checking#weblinks#vault maintenance#url verification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill check-weblinks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-weblinks
Source: https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB/tree/main/.claude/skills/check-weblinks
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill check-weblinks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill identifies and reports on broken or stale hyperlinks within your knowledge base, ensuring the integrity and usability of your documented resources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Link Checking: Scans all notes marked with type: Weblink to test their URLs.
  • Status Classification: Categorizes links as active, redirected, dead (404, 410), or error (server issues, timeouts).
  • Use Case: Perform quarterly vault maintenance by running this skill to find and report all dead links, allowing for timely updates or removal of outdated references.

Quick Start

Run the check-weblinks skill to scan all links in the vault.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-weblinks

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for broken weblinks in my documentation vault?▼

Yes, using the `--fix` flag updates frontmatter with link status and last checked dates. This automated link checking process categorizes URLs as active, redirected, dead, or error while scanning your vault's documentation.

What is the best way to identify dead URLs during quarterly vault maintenance?▼

This skill uses a sub-agent with the 'haiku' model to efficiently test URLs via curl. This link checking mechanism scans all notes marked `type: Weblink`, updating frontmatter when the `--fix` flag is used to maintain documentation integrity.

How do I automate URL verification for stale hyperlinks in my knowledge base?▼

You automate URL verification by running a scan of all notes marked `type: Weblink` to test their URLs. The process categorizes hyperlinks as active, redirected, dead, or error, and generates a summary report with actionable recommendations for your knowledge base.

Does this link checker classify redirected URLs differently from dead links?▼

Yes, the link checker classifies redirected URLs separately from dead links. It categorizes results into active, redirected, dead (404, 410), or error states, ensuring you can distinguish between temporary redirects and permanently stale hyperlinks in your documentation.

Do I need any dependencies to run a weblink check?▼

No external dependencies are required to run the weblink check. The skill operates independently using scripts to test URLs via curl, requiring only notes marked with `type: Weblink` in your vault to identify dead or stale links.

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