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URL Parameter Extractor

Extract and parse parameters from URLs including query strings, hash fragments, and path segments

Key Facts

Category
Development
Input Types
text, checkbox, select
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The URL Parameter Extractor is a precise utility designed to deconstruct complex web addresses into their individual components, including query strings, hash fragments, and path segments.

When to Use

  • •Debugging tracking parameters or UTM codes in marketing links.
  • •Analyzing complex API endpoints to verify required query parameters.
  • •Decoding encoded URL characters for easier readability and data validation.

How It Works

  • •Paste your full URL into the input field.
  • •Select your preferred extraction options, such as query parameters, hash fragments, or path segments.
  • •Choose your desired output format, such as JSON, CSV, or a summary report.
  • •Click the process button to instantly parse and display the structured data.

Use Cases

Validating marketing campaign links to ensure UTM parameters are correctly formatted.
Extracting dynamic variables from web application URLs for documentation purposes.
Cleaning and organizing long, complex URLs into structured data for spreadsheet analysis.

Examples

1. Marketing UTM Validation

Digital Marketer
Background
A marketer needs to verify that a campaign link contains all required UTM parameters before launching an email blast.
Problem
The URL is long and difficult to read, making it hard to spot missing or misspelled parameters.
How to Use
Paste the campaign URL into the tool and select 'JSON Format' to see a clean list of all key-value pairs.
Example Config
extractQuery: true, decodeParams: true, formatOutput: 'json'
Outcome
A structured JSON object clearly displays all UTM source, medium, and campaign tags for quick verification.

2. API Endpoint Analysis

Web Developer
Background
A developer is troubleshooting an API integration and needs to see exactly what parameters are being passed in a specific request URL.
Problem
The URL contains multiple encoded characters and complex query strings that are hard to parse manually.
How to Use
Input the API request URL and select 'HTML Table' for a side-by-side view of keys and values.
Example Config
extractQuery: true, extractPath: true, decodeParams: true, formatOutput: 'table'
Outcome
A clean table showing the path segments and decoded query parameters, making it easy to identify the source of the error.

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FAQ

Can this tool decode URL-encoded characters?

Yes, enable the 'Decode URL-encoded Parameters' option to automatically convert encoded characters into readable text.

What output formats are supported?

You can export your results as JSON, HTML tables, CSV files, or a simplified summary report.

Does it handle hash fragments?

Yes, the tool can extract and parse hash fragments if the 'Extract Hash Fragment' option is enabled.

Is my data stored on your servers?

No, all URL parsing is performed locally in your browser to ensure your data privacy.

Can I extract path segments as well as query parameters?

Yes, you can toggle the extraction of path segments, query parameters, and hash fragments independently.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/url-parameter-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
url text Yes -
extractQuery checkbox No -
extractHash checkbox No -
extractPath checkbox No -
decodeParams checkbox No -
includeMetadata checkbox No -
formatOutput select No -

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-url-parameter-extractor": {
      "name": "url-parameter-extractor",
      "description": "Extract and parse parameters from URLs including query strings, hash fragments, and path segments",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=url-parameter-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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