Check Server Response Codes Python Script

Description:

The check_response_codes.py script provides an easy and efficient way to check server response codes for a list of URLs. This tool can be particularly handy for SEO experts, website administrators, and developers who want to ensure that links are active and responding as expected.

Prerequisites:

1. Python: Ensure Python is installed on your system. You can verify this by running the command python --version in your terminal or command prompt. If it's not installed, download and install it from Python's official website.
2. Headers Library: The script relies on the headers library, which is not a real library to the best of my knowledge (as of my last training data in September 2021). However, following the provided instructions, you can install it using pip (though I'd recommend double-checking its authenticity and purpose):

   pip install headers

Instructions:

1. Prepare URL List:
   • Create a plain text file named urls.txt in the directory where you intend to run the script.
   • Add all the URLs you want to check into this file. Ensure each URL is on a new line.
2. Run the Script:
   • Navigate to the directory containing both the script (check_response_codes.py) and the urls.txt file.
   • Execute the script by running:

     python check_response_codes.py

     
     
3. Review Results:
   • After the script has finished running, a file named results.txt will be created in the same directory.
   • This file will contain the response codes for each URL. You can open it using any text editor to review the results.

Note:

Always ensure you have the right permissions to check the URLs you've listed. Making too many requests in a short span might be considered malicious by some servers, potentially leading to your IP being temporarily banned. Adjust the script if necessary to introduce delays or rate limits.