ns-link download tool

The ns-link download tool resolves intermediate and shortened web URLs to direct file URLs and related metadata. It supports single or batch input and returns per-link results that can feed automation pipelines. The core value is reducing manual link testing, ensuring accessibility, and providing consistent, structured outputs for downstream systems. The tool follows redirects safely, extracts final URLs, and collects headers such as content-type and content-length to derive a filename hint. It is designed for technical audiences who publish, archive, or redistribute web resources. Use cases include preparing download batches for data curation, validating partner links, and integrating link resolution into content management workflows. The differentiator is the combination of redirect-safe resolution, header-based metadata extraction, and per-link batching without downloading large payloads. Core features include per-link direct_url, status_code, content_type, content_length, and filename inference, with optional batch processing and configurable timeouts. Typical workflows involve ingesting a list of ns-link URLs, resolving each to a direct download target, and exporting a structured report for content pipelines. The tool emphasizes data accuracy, reproducibility, and compatibility with standard web protocols to support automated processing across regions.