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Web utilities for testing and debugging web resources directly from Xermius.

Available Tools​

Xermius includes four powerful web tools to help you test, debug, and validate web resources:

🔄 Check Redirect​

Check URL redirect chains and diagnose redirect issues.

Use For:

  • SEO audits and optimization
  • Website migration validation
  • Performance optimization
  • Debugging redirect loops
  • HTTP to HTTPS verification

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📋 Check Header​

Inspect HTTP headers and analyze server responses.

Use For:

  • Security audits (HSTS, CSP, etc.)
  • API response debugging
  • Cache configuration analysis
  • Compliance checking
  • Performance troubleshooting

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🏷️ Check Meta Header​

Analyze HTML meta tags for SEO and social media optimization.

Use For:

  • SEO optimization
  • Social media preview validation
  • Mobile responsiveness check
  • Content validation
  • Competitor analysis

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🔌 Check Port Open​

Test port connectivity and service availability.

Use For:

  • Server configuration validation
  • Firewall rule testing
  • Service availability monitoring
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Security audits

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Accessing Web Tools​

From Host Details​

  1. Open any host connection
  2. Look for "Web Tools" tab at the top
  3. Click to access all tools

From Sidebar​

  1. Navigate to a host
  2. Click "Web Tools" tab
  3. Select tool from vertical menu on left

Interface Overview​

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Terminal] [SFTP] [Port Forward] [Web Tools] [...]  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│  ┌───────────────┐  ┌──────────────────────────┐  │
│  │               │  │                          │  │
│  │ Check Redirect│  │                          │  │
│  │               │  │   Tool Content Area      │  │
│  │ Check Header  │  │                          │  │
│  │               │  │                          │  │
│  │ Check Meta    │  │                          │  │
│  │   Header      │  │                          │  │
│  │               │  │                          │  │
│  │ Check Port    │  │                          │  │
│  │   Open        │  │                          │  │
│  │               │  │                          │  │
│  └───────────────┘  └──────────────────────────┘  │
│   Tool Selection         Active Tool               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Common Use Cases​

Website Launch Checklist​

Before launching a website, verify:

✓ Redirects configured correctly (HTTP → HTTPS)
✓ Security headers present (HSTS, CSP, etc.)
✓ Meta tags optimized for SEO
✓ Required ports accessible
✓ No redirect loops
✓ Social media previews working

Tools to use:

  • Check Redirect → Verify HTTPS redirects
  • Check Header → Security headers
  • Check Meta Header → SEO validation
  • Check Port Open → Ports 80, 443

SEO Audit​

Comprehensive SEO analysis:

1. Check redirect chains
   → Ensure no unnecessary hops
   → Verify 301 vs 302 usage

2. Analyze meta tags
   → Title length (50-60 chars)
   → Description (150-160 chars)
   → Open Graph tags present

3. Verify canonical URLs
   → Check header redirects
   → Validate meta canonical

4. Test social media cards
   → Open Graph images
   → Twitter card preview

Tools to use:

  • Check Redirect → Redirect optimization
  • Check Meta Header → Meta tag analysis
  • Check Header → Canonical validation

Security Audit​

Website security validation:

Security Headers:
✓ Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)
✓ Content-Security-Policy (CSP)
✓ X-Frame-Options
✓ X-Content-Type-Options
✓ X-XSS-Protection

Port Security:
✓ Only necessary ports open
✓ No unnecessary services exposed
✓ Firewall rules working

HTTPS Configuration:
✓ HTTP redirects to HTTPS
✓ All resources load over HTTPS
✓ No mixed content warnings

Tools to use:

  • Check Header → Security headers
  • Check Port Open → Port scanning
  • Check Redirect → HTTPS redirects

Troubleshooting Scenarios​

Problem: Users Report "Too Many Redirects"​

Diagnosis:

1. Use Check Redirect
2. Enter problematic URL
3. Analyze redirect chain
4. Look for loops or excessive hops

Common Causes:

  • Redirect loop (A → B → A)
  • Too many redirect rules
  • Misconfigured .htaccess
  • Server/CDN conflicts

Problem: Poor Social Media Previews​

Diagnosis:

1. Use Check Meta Header
2. Enter page URL
3. Check Open Graph tags
4. Verify image URLs

Common Issues:

  • Missing og:image
  • Wrong image dimensions
  • Missing og:title/description
  • Invalid URLs

Problem: Website Loading Slow​

Diagnosis:

1. Use Check Header
2. Check caching headers:
   - Cache-Control
   - Expires
   - ETag
3. Check compression:
   - Content-Encoding: gzip
4. Check redirect count:
   - Use Check Redirect
   - Minimize hops

Problem: Service Not Accessible​

Diagnosis:

1. Use Check Port Open
2. Test required ports:
   - 80 (HTTP)
   - 443 (HTTPS)
   - Custom ports
3. Check if open/closed/filtered
4. Verify firewall rules

Best Practices​

Regular Checks​

Monthly:

  • ✓ Review security headers
  • ✓ Validate SSL certificates
  • ✓ Check redirect chains
  • ✓ Audit open ports

After Changes:

  • ✓ Server configuration updates
  • ✓ DNS changes
  • ✓ SSL certificate renewal
  • ✓ Website migrations

Before Launch:

  • ✓ Complete security audit
  • ✓ SEO validation
  • ✓ Performance check
  • ✓ Accessibility test

Documentation​

Keep a record of your checks:

# Website Audit - 2024-10-17

## Redirects
- HTTP → HTTPS: ✓ Working (301)
- WWW → Non-WWW: ✓ Working (301)
- Total hops: 1 (optimal)

## Security Headers
- HSTS: ✓ Present (max-age=31536000)
- CSP: ✓ Present
- X-Frame-Options: ✓ DENY
- X-Content-Type-Options: ✓ nosniff

## Meta Tags
- Title: ✓ 56 chars (optimal)
- Description: ✓ 158 chars (optimal)
- Open Graph: ✓ All tags present
- Twitter Cards: ✓ Configured

## Open Ports
- 22 (SSH): ✓ Open (expected)
- 80 (HTTP): ✓ Open (redirects to 443)
- 443 (HTTPS): ✓ Open
- 3306 (MySQL): ✓ Closed (secured)

Automation Ideas​

Periodic Checks:

1. Schedule weekly security header checks
2. Monitor redirect changes
3. Track SEO meta tag updates
4. Alert on new open ports

Integration:

1. Export results to reports
2. Share with team
3. Track changes over time
4. Document fixes

Tool Comparison​

ToolPurposeInputOutput
Check RedirectRedirect analysisURLRedirect chain, status codes
Check HeaderHTTP header inspectionURLAll headers, security analysis
Check Meta HeaderMeta tag analysisURLMeta tags, SEO recommendations
Check Port OpenPort connectivityHost + PortOpen/closed status, response time

Terminal​

Use terminal for deeper debugging:

  • curl -I - Check headers manually
  • telnet - Test port connectivity
  • dig - DNS resolution

Snippets​

Save common checks as snippets:

  • Header check commands
  • Port scan commands
  • SSL verification

Port Forwarding​

Access internal services:

  • Forward remote ports locally
  • Test internal web services
  • Debug behind firewalls

Tips & Tricks​

Quick Workflows​

New Website Setup:

1. Check Port Open → Verify 80, 443
2. Check Redirect → Test HTTP → HTTPS
3. Check Header → Validate security
4. Check Meta Header → SEO check

Troubleshooting 500 Error:

1. Check Header → View error details
2. Check server header
3. Look for debugging info
4. Check firewall/proxy headers

SEO Quick Audit:

1. Check Redirect → Max 2 hops
2. Check Meta Header → Title/desc
3. Verify Open Graph → Social previews

Keyboard Shortcuts​

ActionShortcut
Switch to Web Tools tabAlt + W
Switch between tools↑ ↓ arrows
Execute checkCtrl/Cmd + Enter
Copy resultsCtrl/Cmd + C

Next Steps​

Choose a tool to learn more about:

  1. Check Redirect - Learn about redirect chains, status codes, and SEO implications

  2. Check Header - Master HTTP headers, security headers, and response analysis

  3. Check Meta Header - Optimize meta tags for SEO and social media

  4. Check Port Open - Test port connectivity and troubleshoot network issues

Need Help?​

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check the specific tool documentation
  2. Review Troubleshooting Guide
  3. Visit Support
  4. Contact support team

Pro Tip: Combine multiple tools for comprehensive website audits. Use Check Redirect for redirect analysis, Check Header for security, Check Meta Header for SEO, and Check Port Open for infrastructure validation!