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deadfinder for Mac

Finds broken links

Quick answer: deadfinder is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install deadfinder. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 48 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What deadfinder is

deadfinder is a command-line tool for macOS: finds broken links.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install deadfinder

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install deadfinder.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install deadfinder on Mac?

Run brew install deadfinder in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is deadfinder open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does deadfinder run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is deadfinder?

It was installed 48 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4639 in this catalogue.

What version of deadfinder is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.0.