Linkinator MCP Server

MCP server for link checking using linkinator

Local serverstdio

What is the Linkinator MCP Server?

MCP server for link checking using linkinator

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides link checking capabilities using linkinator. This allows AI assistants like Claude to scan webpages and local files for broken links.

  • Comprehensive Link Checking — Scan websites and local files for broken links
  • Recursive Crawling — Follow links within the same domain
  • Multiple Content Types — Check links in HTML, CSS, and Markdown files
  • Fragment Validation — Verify anchor links and URL fragments
  • Flexible Configuration — Extensive options for timeouts, retries, SSL, and more
  • Detailed Reporting — Get status codes, broken links grouped by error type, and parent page information

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Linkinator MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkinator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "install-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Linkinator MCP to Windows.”
  • “Use Linkinator MCP to Required.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for link checking using linkinator Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.