What does the cookie-consent-validator tool do?

It clicks 'Reject All' on banners, monitors cookies/network, flags if tracking persists. Catches fake consents.

How do I use security-headers in CI/CD?

npx @trustyourwebsite/security-headers https://site.com --ci --min-grade B. Exits 1 on fail. Perfect for pipelines.

Does dns-auth-check find my DKIM selectors automatically?

Yes, probes 12+ common ones. Counts SPF lookups recursively to spot 10+ limit breaks.

Three CLI Tools That Prove Most Cookie Banners Are Just Fake Buttons

Dutch regulators just slapped Kruidvat with a €600K fine for a cookie banner that didn't stop tracking. Three new open-source CLI tools from TrustYourWebsite catch these scams automatically.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Command line output of cookie consent validator scanning a website for compliance violations

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Three MIT-licensed CLI tools automate cookie consent, security headers, and DNS auth checks for websites. 𝕏
CI-ready with exit codes; catches real-world issues like fake banners that led to €600K fines. 𝕏
Standalone, zero deps — herald open-source shift making compliance as standard as linting. 𝕏

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