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Markdown Link ExtractorExtract all links from Markdown text including inline and reference links.

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Markdown Link Extractor

Extract all links from Markdown text including inline and reference links.

How to Use
1

Paste Markdown

Paste your Markdown content.

2

Auto-Extract

All links are extracted and listed with their text.

3

Copy Links

Copy the extracted links list.

What Is Markdown Link Extractor?

The Markdown Link Extractor finds and lists all links in a Markdown document. It detects inline links [text](url), reference link definitions [ref]: url, and auto-links <url>. Each extracted link is displayed with its URL and link text or reference label. This is useful for auditing documentation links, creating link inventories, checking for broken links, or extracting URLs from Markdown files.

Why Use Our Markdown Link Extractor?

  • Audit all links in documentation or README files
  • Create inventories of referenced URLs
  • Find links for broken link checking
  • Extract URLs from Markdown for other uses

Common Use Cases

Documentation Audit

Review all links in documentation to ensure they are up to date.

Link Checking

Extract URLs to check for broken or outdated links.

SEO Analysis

Analyze outbound links in Markdown-based content.

Content Inventory

Create a list of all referenced resources in a document.

Technical Guide

The extractor uses three regex patterns to find different Markdown link formats. Inline links are matched with /\[([^\]]*)\]\(([^)]+)\)/g capturing the link text and URL. Reference link definitions are matched with /^\[([^\]]+)\]:\s*(.+)$/gm capturing the reference label and URL. Auto-links are matched with /<(https?:\/\/[^>]+)>/g. Results include the URL and its associated text, reference label, or auto-link indicator. Duplicate URLs are preserved since the same URL may appear with different link texts.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Finds inline [text](url), reference [ref]: url, and auto-links <url>
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    Each link shows its URL and associated text
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    Results include the count of links found
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    Use for auditing documentation before publishing

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat types of links does it find?
Inline links [text](url), reference link definitions [ref]: url, and angle-bracket auto-links <url>.
QDoes it find image links?
Image links using ![alt](url) syntax are matched as inline links since they use the same bracket/parenthesis pattern.
QAre duplicate links shown?
Yes, each link occurrence is listed separately so you can see all references.
QDoes it validate the URLs?
No, it only extracts URLs. It does not check if they are valid or accessible.
QCan it find plain URLs without Markdown syntax?
It finds auto-links in angle brackets. For plain unformatted URLs, use the URL Extractor tool.

About Markdown Link Extractor

Markdown Link Extractor is a free online tool from FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration required. No ads. Just fast, reliable tools.