url_tracker_tool/README.md

URL Redirect Tracker

A simple web application that tracks all intermediate redirects from an input URL to the final landing page.

Features

• Tracks all redirects from the initial URL to the final destination
• Displays the time in milliseconds for each redirect
• Marks non-SSL (non-HTTPS) redirects with red
• Shows a complete redirect chain with timing information

Installation

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the server:

   npm start
   

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3333

How to Use

1. Enter a URL in the input field (e.g., http://example.com or example.com)
2. Click the "Track Redirects" button
3. View the complete redirect chain, including timing information
4. Non-SSL (HTTP) redirects will be marked in red

Technical Details

• Built with Node.js and Express
• Uses Axios for making HTTP requests and following redirects
• Frontend built with vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Server runs on port 3333

License

MIT