Robots.txt Generator

About the Robots.txt Generator

Robots.txt is the first file crawlers read to decide which folders to visit or skip. This generator builds well-structured directives so you can control access to staging areas, admin paths, or seasonal sections without editing by hand.

Why SEO Teams Use This Generator

Normalizes leading slashes and separates directives for each user agent group.

Auto-adds empty `Disallow:` lines when everything is open so crawlers interpret it correctly.

Everything runs locally, so unpublished URLs or folders stay private.

How to Configure Robots.txt

Enter your primary domain to annotate the file header and auto-suggest a sitemap location.

List user agents (one per line) or leave the field empty to target everyone with `User-agent: *`.

Add allow or disallow paths, or toggle Block All for private environments. Use one path per line.

Optionally set crawl delay and sitemap URL, then copy the generated file to `/robots.txt`.

Common Mistakes

Leaving Block All enabled when launching to production.

Forgetting the leading slash on folders (the generator adds it, but double-check unusual patterns).

Setting long crawl delays, which can slow down recrawls.

FAQ

Do I really need a robots.txt file?

It's optional but recommended because it tells search engines what to skip and where to find your sitemap.

Can I target specific crawlers?

Yes. List Googlebot, Bingbot, or any custom agent line by line to create dedicated sections.

Does blocking here remove URLs already indexed?

No. Robots directives only affect future crawling; use `noindex` or removal tools to purge indexed URLs.

Are my inputs stored anywhere?

No, all processing happens in your browser.