How to Check AI Crawler Access with ChatGPT

Verify AI crawler access with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Ensure your site is visible to AI search engines.

Tool
GEO icon
GEO

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
ToolRouter
Description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.
MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
3Check the box and click Create

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the GEO tool:

  1. Ask: "Check if AI search crawlers can access my website" and provide the URL
  2. ChatGPT tests each crawler and reports access status
  3. Request: "What should I change in robots.txt to allow all AI crawlers?"
  4. Apply the recommended changes

Example Prompt

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

  • 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