HTTP Status and Redirect Checker Show drafts

Here’s a combined response incorporating the best aspects of previous responses and addressing potential issues:

1. Input and Output:

• Input:
  • URL to check
  • Option to include subdirectories (checkbox)
  • Option to check for redirects (checkbox)
  • Option to specify HTTP method (GET, POST, etc.)
• Output:
  • HTTP status code for each URL
  • Redirect destination URL (if applicable)
  • Response time
  • Error messages (if any)
  • Option to save results as a CSV or JSON file

2. Functionality:

• URL Validation:
  • Ensure the provided URL is valid and accessible.
  • Handle potential errors like invalid syntax or network issues.
• HTTP Request:
  • Send an HTTP request to the specified URL using the chosen HTTP method.
  • Capture the response status code, headers, and body.
• Status Code Handling:
  • Classify status codes into different categories (e.g., success, client error, server error, redirects).
  • Provide informative messages for each status code.
• Redirect Handling:
  • Follow redirects if enabled.
  • Track the redirect chain and report the final destination URL.
  • Handle potential redirect loops.
• Error Handling:
  • Gracefully handle exceptions like timeouts, connection errors, and server errors.
  • Provide informative error messages to the user.
• Subdirectory Handling:
  • If enabled, recursively check subdirectories of the provided URL.
  • Handle potential depth limits or circular references.
• Output Formatting:
  • Present results in a clear and organized manner.
  • Allow users to save results as CSV or JSON files for further analysis.

3. Additional Features (Optional):

• Rate Limiting:
  • Implement rate limiting to avoid overwhelming servers.
  • Allow users to configure the rate limit.
• Advanced Options:
  • Provide options for customizing headers, cookies, and authentication.
  • Allow users to specify custom HTTP methods.
• Performance Metrics:
  • Measure response times and provide statistics.
  • Identify potential performance bottlenecks.
• Integration with Other Tools:
  • Consider integrating with other tools like website monitoring or SEO analysis.

4. Technology Choices:

• Programming Language: Python, JavaScript, or another suitable language.
• HTTP Library: Requests, urllib3, or Axios.
• GUI Framework (Optional): Tkinter, PyQt, or Electron.
• CSV/JSON Library: csv or json.

By combining these elements, you can create a robust and user-friendly HTTP Status and Redirect Checker that addresses the needs of various users.