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Robots.txt Generator

Generate a robots.txt file to control search engine crawling.

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What this tool does

Robots.txt Generator creates robots.txt directives for crawlers. It accepts crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings and returns a robots.txt file. Use it for controlling search engine access to routes, private areas, generated pages and sitemaps.

Related extensions and formats

These are the formats and values directly related to the Robots.txt Generator workflow: crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings becomes a robots.txt file.

Crawler directives

robots.txt

A plain-text file that tells search engine crawlers which paths they may or may not access.

Plain text

.txt

A simple text file for logs, lists, generated values, decoded output and other unstructured content.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Paste or enter crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings into Robots.txt Generator.
  2. 2Adjust the available options when the tool provides extra controls.
  3. 3Review a robots.txt file, then copy or download the result.

Common use cases

  • Use crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings for controlling search engine access to routes, private areas, generated pages and sitemaps.
  • Generate a robots.txt file without installing external utilities.
  • Quickly check crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings before pasting it into code, documentation or integrations.
  • Keep sensitive data in the browser during quick development tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is Robots.txt Generator used for?

It is used for controlling search engine access to routes, private areas, generated pages and sitemaps, converting or analyzing crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings to produce a robots.txt file.

What input can I use with Robots.txt Generator?

Use crawl rules, sitemap URLs and user-agent settings. The expected result is a robots.txt file.

Does Robots.txt Generator send my data to the server?

No. DevMe tools are designed to process data in the browser whenever possible.