how to quickly verify your web security headers with a simple api check

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the problem

keeping your website secure isn't just about latest patches — security headers like hsts, csp, and x-frame-options are essential but often overlooked. manually auditing headers is tedious and error-prone, especially for large sites or CI/CD pipelines.

the solution

our api makes it straightforward to analyze your website's security headers. just send a GET request to the endpoint with your url, and get a detailed report of your security posture.

example:

bash
curl -X GET "https://security-headers-checker.apimesh.xyz/check?url=https://example.com"

sample response:

{
"hsts": "present, max-age=31536000, includeSubDomains",
"content_security_policy": "present",
"x_frame_options": "DENY"
}

how it works

the api sends an HTTP request to your target website, then inspects the response headers for security best practice indicators. it parses headers like d0strict-transport-securityd, dcontent-security-policyd, and dx-frame-optionsd, returning a clear, structured report.