Repository Description: JavaScript redirector that reads a JSON list of URLs and redirects visitors to a random archived copy (Wayback Machine, GhostArchive, Megalodon, Archive.today). Lightweight, configurable and SEO-optimized for link preservation workflows.

A minimal client-side tool that loads a JSON file containing URLs and redirects users to a randomly selected web archive such as web.archive.org, archive.today, ghostarchive.org or megalodon.jp. Designed for link preservation, random archive routing, and distributed archive access.

Keywords: web archive, archive redirector, Wayback Machine redirect, archive.today redirect, ghostarchive, megalodon, JavaScript redirect tool, link preservation, SEO, random archive.

archive-redirector-js is a lightweight redirect utility that:

• Fetches a links.json file on page load
• Selects a random URL from the list
• Chooses a random archive provider
• Redirects the visitor to the archived version

Ideal for:

• Distributing traffic across multiple archive mirrors
• Generating random archive destinations for links
• Preserving content using multiple archive sources
• SEO and link-rot protection

• Automatic fetch of JSON link lists
• Random archive provider selection
• Safe URL encoding for all redirects
• Optional interstitial display
• Can be embedded in any static website
• SEO-optimized documentation

The tool supports simple and extended JSON formats.

Simple list:

[
  "https://example.com/article-1",
  "https://example.com/article-2"
]

Extended format:

[
  { "url": "https://example.com/page", "title": "Example Page" }
]

• links.json path — specify the JSON file containing URL entries
• archive providers — customize provider templates such as:
  • web.archive.org
  • ghostarchive.org
  • megalodon.jp
  • archive.today
• interstitial delay — optionally show a message before redirect
• analytics hook — optional event trigger before redirect

To maximize discoverability:

1. Keep the repository name readable and keyword-relevant
2. Add GitHub topics:
   • web-archive
   • wayback-machine
   • archive-today
   • ghostarchive
   • megalodon
   • redirect
   • seo
3. Use clear headings and descriptive text
4. Include JSON examples and configuration notes
5. Add a demo GIF or screenshot (recommended)
6. Use standard search terms like:
   • "redirect to Wayback Machine"
   • "archive.today redirect"
   • "web archive randomizer"

JavaScript redirector that reads a JSON URL list and redirects users to a random archived copy (Wayback, GhostArchive, Megalodon, Archive.today).

• Ensure you have permission to reference and archive URLs
• Avoid violating archive provider rate-limits or terms
• Provide transparency to users about redirection to archived snapshots

Contributions are welcome. Potential additions:

• More archive providers
• Timestamp-specific archive templates
• Configurable UI interstitials
• Optional server-side version

Submit PRs with clear descriptions.

MIT License recommended — add a LICENSE file.

• Check that links.json is accessible and served with the correct MIME type
• Ensure the hosting server allows fetching JSON (CORS if remote)
• Verify URLs in the JSON file are valid and correctly formatted

Q: Does this script create heavy load on archive providers?
A: It sends only one redirect request per visitor, but high-traffic deployments should consider caching.

Q: Can specific timestamps be used?
A: Yes — customize templates using provider-specific timestamp syntax.

Add your project website, demo page, or deployment example once available.