How to Find Redirect Chains with Claude
Find redirect chains and loops using Claude and ToolRouter. Fix redirect issues that slow SEO.
Tool
Claude traces redirect chains and explains the performance and SEO impact of each hop. After finding problematic chains, ask Claude to suggest optimized redirect rules that collapse multi-hop redirects into single jumps, or to check whether specific redirects preserve link equity correctly.
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
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the SEO Analysis tool:
- Ask Claude: "Check mysite.com for redirect chains and loops using the SEO tool"
- Claude identifies all redirect chains with each hop listed
- Ask: "Generate a redirect map that collapses these chains"
- Claude creates the simplified redirect rules you need to implement
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the SEO Analysis tool
Find all redirect chains on mysite.com. Show me each chain and generate a simplified redirect map.
Tips
- Run after every site migration or URL structure change
- Ask Claude to generate the redirect rules in your server's format (nginx, Apache, Next.js)
- Prioritize fixing chains on high-traffic pages