How to get a complete external link audit report without excel's edit links dialog
- Step 1Upload the workbook to audit — Drop the .xlsx. JSZip unpacks every XML file for scanning.
- Step 2Review the complete link inventory — All external references are listed by type — more comprehensive than Edit Links.
- Step 3Use the report to break all links — Navigate to each referenced cell or named range in Excel and break or update the link.
Frequently asked questions
What does Edit Links miss that this tool finds?+
Edit Links shows only workbook-to-workbook EXTERNBOOK references. It misses hyperlinks, Power Query connections, named range formula references, and ODBC connections.
Can I run this without uploading the file to a server?+
Yes. Everything runs in your browser. The file is never sent to any server.
Does it find links in hidden or very hidden sheets?+
Yes. The OOXML XML is scanned regardless of sheet visibility setting.
Privacy first
Every JAD Excel tool runs entirely in your browser using SheetJS and ExcelJS. Your spreadsheets, formulas, and data never leave your device — verified by zero outbound network requests during processing.