LinkLens

LinkLens is a command-line tool for checking the validity of links in a file. It allows you to verify links sequentially or asynchronously, making it fast and efficient for processing large sets of URLs.

Features

• Sequential Link Checking: Check each link one by one.
• Asynchronous Link Checking: Check multiple links concurrently for faster performance.
• Error Handling: Handles various HTTP errors and connection issues, providing detailed feedback on why a link may be invalid.

Installation

To install LinkLens, you'll need Nim and Nimble (Nim's package manager). Follow these steps:

1. Install Nim: If you don't have Nim installed, you can install it by following the instructions on the official Nim website.

2. Clone the repository:

bash git clone https://github.com/yourusername/LinkLens.git cd LinkLens

1. Install dependencies: LinkLens uses the nimble package manager to handle dependencies. Run the following command to install the required libraries:

bash nimble install

1. Build the application: Once installed, build the application by running:

bash nimble build

Usage

To use LinkLens, simply run the following command:

nimble run -- <links_file>

Example

Create a links.txt file with the following content:

https://www.example.com
https://www.nonexistentwebsite.com

Then, run the following command:

nimble run -- examples/links.txt

Contributing

If you want to contribute to the project, feel free to open a pull request or submit issues.

Steps to Contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Make changes and commit them.
4. Open a pull request with a clear description of what was changed.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.