Audit Content for LLM Readability
Analyze how well your content is structured for consumption by large language models and AI search engines.
Check AI Crawler Access to Your Site
Verify whether AI search crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can access and index your content.
Quick answer: Use the GEO tool through ToolRouter to check ai crawler access to your site directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolAI-powered search engines are sending their own crawlers to index the web -- GPTBot for ChatGPT, ClaudeBot for Claude, PerplexityBot for Perplexity. If your robots.txt blocks these crawlers, your content is invisible to AI search. Many sites block them without realizing the traffic implications.
The check_ai_crawlers skill tests whether major AI crawlers can access your site. It checks robots.txt rules, response codes, and any explicit blocks that would prevent AI indexing. You get a clear pass/fail for each crawler.
This is the first step in any Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy. Before optimizing content for AI discovery, you need to confirm the crawlers can reach it. A single misconfigured robots.txt rule can make your entire site invisible to AI search results.
How to check ai crawler access to your site with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude approaches AI crawler verification with analytical thoroughness, testing each major bot against your site and explaining the specific robots.txt rules or server responses causing blocks. It follows up with questions about your GEO goals to recommend exactly which crawlers to prioritize and what changes will have the most impact.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to check ai crawler access to your site with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the GEO tool:
- Ask Claude: "Check if AI crawlers can access my site using the geo tool" and provide your URL
- Claude tests access for all major AI crawlers
- Review which crawlers are blocked and which have access
- Ask Claude to suggest robots.txt changes if crawlers are blocked
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the GEO tool
Check whether GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can crawl https://mysite.com. I want to make sure my content appears in AI search results.
Tips for Claude
- Run this check after any robots.txt changes to avoid accidentally blocking AI crawlers
- Some CDN and security tools block AI crawlers by default -- check your WAF rules too
- Allowing AI crawlers is the prerequisite for all other GEO optimization work
ChatGPT explains AI crawler access results in business terms everyone can understand. It tells you which crawlers are blocked and why it matters for your search traffic, estimates the visibility impact of each block, and suggests a prioritized unblocking plan with clear before-and-after scenarios for your content reach.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to check ai crawler access to your site with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the GEO tool:
- Ask: "Check if AI search crawlers can access my website" and provide the URL
- ChatGPT tests each crawler and reports access status
- Request: "What should I change in robots.txt to allow all AI crawlers?"
- Apply the recommended changes
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the GEO tool
Can AI crawlers access https://myblog.com? Check GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and all other AI search bots. Tell me which are blocked.
Tips for ChatGPT
- ChatGPT can explain the business impact of blocking specific AI crawlers
- Ask for a prioritized list of which crawlers to unblock first
- Check competitor sites to see if they allow AI crawlers
Copilot checks AI crawler access and helps you fix issues right in your codebase. It tests each bot against your site, identifies blocking rules in robots.txt or server configuration, and can directly edit those files to allow the crawlers you want -- making the fix part of your next deployment.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to check ai crawler access to your site with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the GEO tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Check if AI crawlers can access our site using the geo tool"
- Copilot reports the access status for each AI crawler
- Ask: "Update our robots.txt to allow all AI crawlers"
- Review and commit the changes
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the GEO tool
Check AI crawler access for our production site and suggest robots.txt updates to allow GPTBot and ClaudeBot.
Tips for Copilot
- Integrate crawler checks into your deployment pipeline
- Copilot can update your robots.txt file directly
- Run checks after CDN or WAF configuration changes
OpenClaw automates AI crawler monitoring across all your domains. Configure it to test GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, and other AI crawlers on a recurring schedule, and alert you whenever a previously-allowed crawler becomes blocked due to configuration changes or CDN updates.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to check ai crawler access to your site with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the GEO tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Check if AI crawlers can access my site" and provide the URL
- OpenClaw tests each major AI crawler
- Review the results and identify any blocks
- Update robots.txt to allow blocked crawlers
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the GEO tool
Test whether GPTBot and ClaudeBot can crawl https://mysite.com. I need to ensure AI search engines can index my content.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Check both your main domain and subdomains separately
- AI crawler policies may differ from regular search engine crawlers
- Run this check monthly to catch unintended configuration changes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check ai crawler access to your site with an AI assistant?
Verify whether AI search crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can access and index your content. Connect the GEO tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Check if AI crawlers can access my site using the geo tool" and provide your URL Claude tests access for all major AI crawlers
Which AI assistants can check ai crawler access to your site?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all check ai crawler access to your site using the GEO tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the GEO tool do?
Optimize your content for AI search engines and LLM discovery. Check crawler access, audit content structure, and improve AI visibility.
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