How to run link check before publishing
- Step 1Drop final draft — Upload the near-final Markdown ready for publishing.
- Step 2Validate — Click Run — comprehensive link validation report is produced.
- Step 3Fix and publish — Address all reported issues, then publish with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Should this be in CI?+
Single-doc validation is free. For CI integration, the Pro API is the planned path.
How often should I run it?+
Before every publish minimum. For long-running content, periodic re-runs catch link rot.
What about anchor link validation?+
In-document anchors are checked against existing heading slugs.
Privacy first
All Markdown processing runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No file is ever uploaded to JAD Apps servers — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.