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Robots.txt Generator

Generate robots.txt files for your website

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Robots.txt Generator
Generate robots.txt files for your website

User-agent #1

Group allow and disallow paths for one crawler.

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1 rule groups, 1 allow paths, 2 disallow paths.

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Disallow

Keep restricted directories and crawl-budget heavy paths visible in one editor.

Sitemap URL

Declare your sitemap location directly in robots.txt.

Crawl Delay

Set crawl delay only when you explicitly need it for a crawler.

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Generate robots.txt files for your website

4 lines generated with 1 crawler groups.

How to Use

1

Paste or Type Input

Enter your text, code, or data into the input area.

2

Choose Options

Select the transformation or format you want to apply.

3

Copy the Result

Copy the output to your clipboard with one click.

Why Use This Tool

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No Installation

Runs entirely in your browser. No software to download or install.

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Your data never leaves your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Works on Mobile

Fully responsive — use on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

IT & Developer Guide

Robots.txt: Directing Web Crawlers for Better SEO Control

Key Takeaways

  • Robots.txt is a plain-text file at your site's root that tells web crawlers which pages to access or skip.
  • It is advisory, not enforced — well-behaved crawlers (Googlebot) follow it, but malicious bots may ignore it.
  • Blocking a page via robots.txt does not remove it from search results — use noindex meta tags for that.

The robots.txt file is a foundational part of web standards (Robots Exclusion Protocol) that lets website owners communicate with web crawlers about which parts of their site should or should not be accessed. Proper robots.txt configuration helps manage crawl budgets, protect private areas, and guide search engine indexing.

/robots.txt

Standard file location

Common Use Cases

1

Crawl Budget Management

Prevent search engines from wasting crawl resources on unimportant pages like admin panels.

2

Staging Environment Protection

Block crawlers from indexing development or staging sites that are publicly accessible.

3

Duplicate Content Prevention

Disallow crawling of URL patterns that generate duplicate content (filters, sort parameters).

4

Sitemap Declaration

Specify the location of your XML sitemap to help crawlers discover all important pages.

Practical Tips

Always include a Sitemap directive in robots.txt pointing to your XML sitemap.

Test your robots.txt using Google Search Console's robots.txt Tester before deploying.

Use specific user-agent rules for different crawlers rather than only wildcard (*) rules.

Remember: robots.txt blocks crawling, not indexing. Pages can still appear in search results via external links.

This tool is for informational and educational purposes. Verify results before using in critical applications.

Frequently Asked Questions