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# 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