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Robots.txt Generator: a quick guide

Build a clean robots.txt from a checklist instead of memorising the syntax.

The robots.txt file is small, but a single typo in it can hide an entire site from search. The ChrysoKit Robots.txt Generator builds the file from a checklist so the syntax is always correct.

Why use it

Reading the robots spec to add one disallow rule is overkill. A guided generator is faster and less error-prone.

How to use the Robots.txt Generator

  1. Pick which user-agents to target (all bots, or specific ones).
  2. Add allow and disallow rules from the form.
  3. Add your sitemap URL.
  4. Copy the generated robots.txt.

Features worth knowing

User-agent presets

Googlebot, Bingbot, common AI crawlers and the catch-all.

Multi-rule support

Combine allows and disallows per user-agent.

Sitemap reference

Adds the standard sitemap directive at the bottom.

Pro tips

  • Disallow does not mean noindex. Pages you disallow can still appear in search results without their content. Use a meta tag for actual noindex.
  • Always include a Sitemap line. It is the cheapest SEO win you can ship.
  • Test the file with the Sitemap Validator and your search console before relying on it.

Privacy first. The Robots.txt Generator runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server.

If you write robots.txt by hand once a year, you will get it wrong once a year. Use the generator and stop.

Open the tool: Robots.txt Generator →

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The team behind ChrysoKit. We build small, useful, fast, free tools for people who would rather get on with their day than fight a website.