Question 1

How do I run Muffet in a Docker container for CI/CD?

Accepted Answer

Muffet offers a Docker image on Docker Hub; you can use it in pipelines by running commands like 'docker run raviqqe/muffet' with your site URL, and output formats like JUnit XML for integration. Check the usage page for specific examples.

Question 2

Muffet vs. lychee-link-checker: which is better for large websites?

Accepted Answer

Muffet is optimized for speed and written in Go, making it faster for recursive crawling of large sites, while lychee might offer more features but can be slower. Choose Muffet for raw speed in automated checks.

Question 3

Does Muffet check external links or just internal ones?

Accepted Answer

Muffet checks all links it encounters during crawling, including external URLs, and reports their HTTP status codes, helping identify broken external references across your site.

Question 4

Can Muffet handle websites that require login with cookies?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention authentication support; Muffet likely handles basic cases but may not support complex login flows or session management, so it's less suitable for private sites.

Question 5

What output formats does Muffet support and how do I switch between them?

Accepted Answer

Muffet supports text, JSON, and JUnit XML outputs; use command-line flags like '--format json' to specify, with JSON and XML ideal for automated processing in tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

Question 6

Is Muffet good for checking links in JavaScript-heavy single-page apps?

Accepted Answer

Muffet's browser mimicry may not fully render SPAs; it's better for static or server-rendered sites, as complex JavaScript execution might be limited, potentially missing dynamically injected links.

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