io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow
Submit URLs for instant indexing via IndexNow and Google Indexing API.
What can you do with io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow?
- 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
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
indexnow-mcpclaude mcp add indexnow -- npx -y indexnow-mcp@1.0.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"indexnow": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"indexnow-mcp@1.0.0"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
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
Built by Sharoz Dawa — SEO Professional & Digital Marketing Expert
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow?
Submit URLs for instant indexing via IndexNow and Google Indexing API.
How do I install io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add indexnow -- npx -y indexnow-mcp@1.0.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.github.sharozdawa/indexnow?
It is published by sharozdawa. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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