Markdown Link Checker

Paste Markdown and instantly extract all links with anchor text in a searchable table.

Markdown Input

Free Markdown Link Extractor and Checker

Paste any Markdown document to instantly extract all hyperlinks in a structured table. Links are classified as External (http/https), Internal/Anchor (#), or Relative (relative paths). Use the search filter to quickly find specific links. Useful for documentation review, link audits, broken link detection, and content migration.

Markdown Link Tips

Standard Markdown links use [anchor text](URL) syntax
Reference links use [anchor text][ref] and [ref]: URL at the bottom
Anchor links starting with # link to headings within the same page
Relative links like ./page.md work in GitHub READMEs and documentation sites
Always test external links periodically as URLs can change or expire

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Markdown links are extracted?

The tool extracts inline links in [text](url) format and bare URLs starting with http:// or https://. Reference-style links ([text][ref] with [ref]: url) are also detected. Image links ![alt](url) are included as well.

How are links classified?

External links start with http:// or https:// and point to other websites. Anchor links start with # and reference headings or sections within the same page. Relative links use relative paths like ./file.md or ../parent/. Internal links point to paths on the same domain.

Does this tool check if links are working?

This tool extracts and classifies links from your Markdown but does not make HTTP requests to verify if they are live. For actual link validation, you would need to test each URL in a browser or use a dedicated link-checking tool that makes HTTP requests.

How do I check for duplicate links?

Look at the extracted link table for duplicate URLs in the URL column. The same URL appearing multiple times is fine but you may want to ensure each instance has appropriate anchor text. Duplicate anchor texts pointing to different URLs may indicate confusing link naming.

Can I export the extracted links?

Yes, click the Copy button next to each row to copy the URL, or you can manually select the table content. The links are displayed in a clean table format for easy copying to a spreadsheet or other tool.

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How to Use

Enter or paste your data in the input field
Configure any options if available
Click the action button to process
Copy the result to your clipboard

Use Cases

Development and debugging workflows
Data format conversion
Code generation and formatting
Quick calculations and validation

FAQ

Is this Markdown Link Checker tool free to use?

Yes, the Markdown Link Checker tool is completely free. No registration or payment required.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. All processing happens client-side in your browser. Your data never leaves your device or is sent to any server.

What formats does the Markdown Link Checker tool support?

The tool supports all standard formats for Markdown processing. Check the tool interface for specific format options.