How to Find Redirect Chains with Copilot
Detect redirect chains in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Fix redirect configs in code.
Tool
Copilot detects redirect chains and lets you fix them right in your server configuration files. Whether you are editing .htaccess, nginx.conf, or framework-level routing, Copilot surfaces the problematic chains alongside the code that defines them. This direct connection between detection and fix eliminates the feedback loop of traditional SEO tools.
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
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the SEO Analysis tool:
- Ask: "Find redirect chains on mysite.com"
- Review the chains
- Ask Copilot to update your redirect configuration file
- Verify by re-checking
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the SEO Analysis tool
Find redirect chains on mysite.com and update my next.config.js redirects to fix them.
Tips
- Copilot can update redirect config files directly
- Great for collapsing chains in next.config.js or vercel.json
- Test redirects locally before deploying