About indexnow
indexnow is an MCP server for submitting URLs to IndexNow engines and the Google Indexing API. It also handles sitemaps, key generation, and Google notification status checks.
Key features
- 01Submit URLs to IndexNow engines
- 02Submit URLs to Google Indexing API
- 03Parse and submit sitemap URLs
- 04Generate IndexNow keys and verification files
- 05Check Google notification status
- 06Batch-submit up to 10,000 URLs
Use cases
- 01Notify search engines about newly published pages
- 02Submit all URLs from an XML sitemap
- 03Generate an IndexNow key and verification file
- 04Check the status of Google indexing notifications
MCP support
Exposes tools for URL submission, sitemap processing, key generation, supported-engine listing, and Google indexing status checks to MCP clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
6Saved tool list · updated 2w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| host | string | Yes | Your website hostname (e.g., example.com) |
| urls | array | Yes | List of URLs to submit (max 10,000) |
| api_key | string | Yes | Your IndexNow API key (any UUID-like string you generate) |
| engines | array | No | Search engines to submit to (default: all) |
| key_location | string | No | URL where your API key file is hosted (optional) |
Details
From the project README
Submit URLs for instant indexing via IndexNow and Google Indexing API.
Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Codex, Windsurf, and all MCP-compatible AI tools.
Features
- IndexNow — Submit URLs to Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam simultaneously
- Google Indexing API — Request fast crawling from Google
- Sitemap submission — Parse XML sitemaps and submit all URLs
- API key generator — Generate IndexNow keys and verification files
- Status checker — Check Google indexing notification status
- Batch support — Submit up to 10,000 URLs at once
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
indexnow_submit | Submit URLs to IndexNow (Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam) |
google_indexing_submit | Submit URLs to Google Indexing API |
google_indexing_status | Check indexing notification status |
indexnow_submit_sitemap | Fetch sitemap and submit all URLs to IndexNow |
indexnow_generate_key | Generate an IndexNow API key and verification file |
indexnow_list_engines | List all supported engines and endpoints |
Installation
Claude Desktop / Claude Code
Add to your Claude config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"indexnow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "indexnow-mcp"]
}
}
}
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"indexnow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "indexnow-mcp"]
}
}
}
Usage Examples
Submit URLs to IndexNow
Submit these URLs to IndexNow:
- https://example.com/new-blog-post
- https://example.com/updated-page
API key: your-api-key-here
Host: example.com
Submit a sitemap
Submit all URLs from https://example.com/sitemap.xml to IndexNow
API key: my-key
Host: example.com
Generate an API key
Generate an IndexNow API key for my site
Submit to Google Indexing API
Submit https://example.com/new-page to Google Indexing API
Access token: ya29.xxx
IndexNow Setup
- Generate an API key (any UUID — use the
indexnow_generate_keytool) - Create a verification file:
public/{your-key}.txtcontaining the key - Deploy the file so it's accessible at
https://yourdomain.com/{your-key}.txt - Start submitting URLs
Supported Engines
| Engine | Protocol | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bing | IndexNow | Unlimited |
| Yandex | IndexNow | Unlimited |
| Naver | IndexNow | Unlimited |
| Seznam | IndexNow | Unlimited |
| Indexing API | 200/day default |
Why indexnow-mcp vs Manual API Calls
| Feature | indexnow-mcp | Manual API Calls |
|---|---|---|
| Batch submission (10K URLs) | Yes | Custom code |
| Multiple engines | All at once | One by one |
| Sitemap parsing | Yes | Manual |
| API key generator | Yes | Manual |
| Price | Free | Free but complex |
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License
MIT
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