RustySEO (Terminal)
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A powerful, terminal-based SEO analysis tool built with Rust
Features โข Installation โข Usage โข Screenshots โข Contributing

๐ About RustySEO
RustySEO CLI is a cutting-edge, terminal-based SEO analysis tool that combines the power of Rust with modern web crawling technologies. It provides comprehensive website audits, technical SEO analysis, and actionable insightsโall within a beautiful, intuitive terminal interface.
โจ Why RustySEO?
- โก Blazing Fast: Built with Rust for maximum performance and reliability
- ๐ฏ Comprehensive Analysis: Detects 15+ types of SEO issues automatically
- ๐ Modern Crawling: JavaScript-enabled crawling with real browser rendering
- ๐ค AI-Powered Insights: Integrated AI chat for SEO recommendations
- ๐ Rich Visualizations: Beautiful terminal charts and data displays
- โ๏ธ Highly Configurable: Extensive settings and customization options
๐ฏ Features
๐ Technical SEO Analysis
- HTTP Status Analysis: 4xx, 5xx, and 3xx redirect detection
- Content Optimization: Title length, meta description analysis
- HTML Structure: H1 tags, alt text, semantic HTML validation
- Performance Metrics: Core Web Vitals and page speed insights
- Link Analysis: Internal/external link discovery and validation
๐ Advanced Web Crawling
- JavaScript Rendering: Full browser-based crawling with Headless Chrome
- Concurrent Processing: Multi-threaded crawling for maximum speed
- Smart Discovery: Sitemap and robots.txt parsing
- User Agent Rotation: Realistic browser simulation
- Rate Limiting: Respectful crawling with configurable delays
๐ Data Visualization
- Interactive Tables: Sortable, filterable data displays
- Terminal Charts: Pie charts, bar graphs, and progress indicators
- Color-Coded Issues: Visual highlighting of problems
- Real-time Progress: Live crawling statistics and updates
๐ค AI Integration
- Smart Recommendations: AI-powered SEO suggestions
- Natural Language Chat: Ask questions about your SEO data
- Multiple Providers: OpenAI, Gemini, and custom AI endpoints
- Context-Aware: AI understands your specific website data
โ๏ธ Configuration & Settings
- Persistent Settings: TOML-based configuration files
- Customizable Crawling: Depth limits, concurrency, timeouts
- Export Options: Data export in multiple formats
- Bookmark Management: Save and organize frequently analyzed sites
๐ฆ Installation
๐ฆ From Source (Recommended)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/rustyseo-cli.git
cd rustyseo-cli
# Build and install
cargo install --path .
# Or run directly
cargo run
๐ฆ System Requirements
- Rust 1.70+ (for building from source)
- Node.js 16+ (for JavaScript crawling features)
- Chrome/Chromium (for headless browser rendering)
- Linux/macOS/Windows support
๐ฎ Usage
Quick Start
# Interactive mode (default)
rustyseo
# Direct URL analysis
rustyseo -u https://example.com
# Help
rustyseo --help
๐ฏ Interactive Mode
Launch RustySEO and use the intuitive interface:
- Enter URL: Type your website URL and press Enter
- Watch Crawl: Real-time crawling progress and statistics
- Analyze Results: Navigate through different analysis tabs
- Get Insights: Use AI chat for personalized recommendations
โจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts
| Category | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Tab / Shift+Tab | Switch between tabs |
1-9 / 0 | Jump to specific tab | |
โ/โ / j/k | Navigate lists | |
Enter | Select item / open details | |
Esc | Close modal / go back | |
| Search | Ctrl+F | Open search |
Enter | Apply filter | |
Esc | Close search | |
| Actions | m | Open actions menu |
o | Open URL in browser | |
c | Copy URL to clipboard | |
| Interface | g | Open sidebar |
i | Issues tab | |
b | Bookmarks tab | |
t | Tree view | |
s | Settings tab | |
L | Toggle logs | |
? | Show help | |
q | Quit application |
๐ธ Screenshots
๐ฏ Main Dashboard
Comprehensive SEO analysis dashboard with real-time statistics
๐ Issues Analysis
Color-coded issue detection with detailed URL listings
๐ค AI Chat Interface
AI-powered SEO recommendations and insights
๐ Data Visualization
Interactive charts and progress indicators
๐ง Configuration
RustySEO uses a TOML-based configuration system. Settings are automatically created in:
- Linux/macOS:
~/.config/rustyseo/settings.toml - Windows:
%APPDATA%\rustyseo\settings.toml
Example Configuration
[crawler]
max_pages = 100
concurrency_limit = 10
enable_javascript = true
delay_ms = 1000
[connectors]
selected = "openai"
[connectors.openai]
model = "gpt-4"
api_key = "your-api-key-here"
[ui]
theme = "dark"
show_logs = true
auto_scroll = true
๐ Analysis Types
RustySEO automatically detects and reports on these SEO issues:
๐จ Critical Issues
- 4xx Errors: Broken links and missing pages
- 5xx Errors: Server errors and downtime
- Missing H1: No primary heading tags
โ ๏ธ Content Issues
- Title Length: Too long (>60 chars) or too short (<30 chars)
- Meta Descriptions: Missing or too long (>160 chars)
- Missing Alt Text: Images without accessibility descriptions
๐ Technical Issues
- 3XX Redirects: Redirect chains and loops
- Internal Links: Broken internal navigation
- External Links: Dead outbound links
๐ Performance Metrics
- Core Web Vitals: LCP, FID, CLS measurements
- Page Speed: Load time optimization suggestions
- Resource Analysis: Image and script optimization
๐ค AI Integration
RustySEO supports multiple AI providers for intelligent SEO recommendations:
๐ง Supported Providers
- OpenAI GPT-4: Advanced reasoning and analysis
- Google Gemini: Fast and efficient insights
- Custom Endpoints: Bring your own AI service
๐ฌ AI Chat Features
- Context-Aware: AI understands your specific website data
- Actionable Advice: Get specific recommendations for each issue
- Natural Language: Ask questions in plain English
- Multi-Language: Support for various languages and regions
๐ ๏ธ Advanced Features
๐ณ Tree View Navigation
- Hierarchical website structure visualization
- Interactive folder/file exploration
- Quick navigation to specific pages
๐ Bookmark Management
- Save frequently analyzed websites
- Organize by category or project
- Quick access from sidebar
๐ Export Capabilities
- CSV export for spreadsheet analysis
- JSON export for programmatic use
- PDF reports for client presentations
๐ Search & Filtering
- Real-time search across all data
- Fuzzy matching for flexible queries
- Filter by issue type or severity
๐ง Development
๐๏ธ Building from Source
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/rustyseo-cli.git
cd rustyseo-cli
# Install dependencies
cargo build
# Run tests
cargo test
# Run with debug output
RUST_LOG=debug cargo run
๐งช Testing
# Run all tests
cargo test
# Run specific test module
cargo test crawler
# Run with coverage
cargo tarpaulin --out Html
๐ Code Style
This project uses:
- rustfmt for code formatting
- clippy for linting
- pre-commit hooks for quality assurance
๐ค Contributing
We welcome contributions! Here's how to get started:
๐ Ways to Contribute
- ๐ Report Bugs: Open an issue with detailed information
- ๐ก Feature Requests: Suggest new features or improvements
- ๐ Documentation: Help improve README and code comments
- ๐ง Code Contributions: Fix bugs or implement new features
- ๐งช Testing: Write tests and improve coverage
๐ Getting Started
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature - Commit your changes:
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature' - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature/amazing-feature - Open a Pull Request
๐ Guidelines
- Follow the existing code style
- Add tests for new features
- Update documentation as needed
- Ensure all tests pass before submitting
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
๐จ IMPORTANT NOTICE
RustySEO CLI is provided as-is for educational and analysis purposes. Users are responsible for:
- Compliance: Ensure you have permission to analyze websites
- Rate Limiting: Respect website robots.txt and rate limits
- Data Privacy: Handle sensitive data according to applicable laws
- Commercial Use: Check licensing for commercial applications
โ ๏ธ NO WARRANTY: The software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The authors are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
๐ Privacy: No data is sent to external servers except for configured AI services. All crawling and analysis happens locally on your machine.
๐ Acknowledgments
- Rust Community: For the amazing language and ecosystem
- Ratatui: For the excellent terminal UI framework
- Headless Chrome: For powerful browser automation
- All Contributors: Who help make this project better
๐ Support & Community
- ๐ Issues: GitHub Issues
- ๐ฌ Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- ๐ Wiki: Project Wiki
- ๐ฆ Twitter: @RustySEO_CLI
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Made with โค๏ธ and ๐ฆ by the RustySEO Team