How to Check URLs Before Clicking with ChatGPT
Check URLs Before Clicking with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Scan suspicious links against threat intelligence feeds before opening them or sharing them with colleagues.
Tool
Use ChatGPT with Security Scanner to check URLs and produce clear, shareable safety reports. ChatGPT is a strong fit when the verdict needs to be formatted for a security ticket, incident report, or end-user advisory that a non-technical audience can act on.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Security Scanner tool:
- Paste the URL and ask ChatGPT to run a threat intelligence check via ToolRouter.
- ChatGPT calls `security-scanner` with `check_url` and collects the raw verdict.
- Ask ChatGPT to summarize the finding as a short safety advisory suitable for forwarding to the person who sent the link.
- Request a structured incident note if the URL is flagged, ready to paste into your ticketing system.
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Security Scanner tool
Use security-scanner to check this URL: https://example-redirect.xyz/promo?ref=abc123. Return a one-paragraph safety advisory I can send to the person who shared it, plus a structured incident note with the verdict, flagged categories, and recommended action.
Tips
- Ask for a plain-English safety summary alongside the raw score so non-technical colleagues can understand it.
- Request a recommended action — block, monitor, or clear — so the advisory is immediately actionable.
- Check redirect destination URLs separately from the original shortened link.