How to Map Website Structure with ChatGPT

Map website structure with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Automated site architecture analysis and URL discovery.

Tool
Web Scraper icon
Web Scraper

ChatGPT maps website structure and presents the results as a clear, visual hierarchy. It identifies how pages connect through navigation, categorizes content by section, and can generate architecture diagrams or migration planning documents from the crawl data. Ideal for UX teams planning site reorganization.

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 Web Scraper tool:

  1. Ask: "Map the complete structure of example.com and show me how the site is organized"
  2. ChatGPT crawls the site and presents the URL hierarchy
  3. Request: "Identify the largest sections and any pages that seem orphaned"
  4. Ask for recommendations on improving the site architecture

Example Prompt

Try this with ChatGPT using the Web Scraper tool
Map the full site structure of example.com. Tell me how many pages are in each section and whether the architecture is SEO-friendly.

Tips

  • ChatGPT explains site architecture concepts in accessible language
  • Ask for site structure recommendations based on SEO best practices
  • Request a content inventory based on the discovered pages