mcp-server-indexnow

Overview

This MCP server enables AI assistants to submit URLs to participating search engines using the IndexNow protocol. It acts as a bridge between MCP-compatible clients and search engines, potentially speeding up content discovery and indexing. The server requires an IndexNow key for verification but offers flexible configuration options including environment variables and API endpoint customization.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• submit_urls

  Submit single or multiple URLs to the IndexNow API for search engine indexing

  Try:Submit the URL https://mywebsite.com/new-article to IndexNowTry:Register these URLs with search engines: https://example.com/page1, https://example.com/page2

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Installation

"mcpServers": {
  "mcp_server_indexnow": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": [
      "--from",
      "git+https://github.com/zizzfizzix/mcp-server-indexnow",
      "mcp_server_indexnow"
    ]
  }
}

make install

"mcpServers": {
  "mcp_server_indexnow": {
    "command": "/path/to/mcp-server-indexnow/.venv/bin/python",
    "args": ["/path/to/mcp-server-indexnow/mcp_server_indexnow/main.py"]
  }
}

FAQ

What is IndexNow?

IndexNow is a simple protocol that allows websites to notify search engines whenever content is created, updated, or deleted, potentially speeding up indexing in search results.

Do I need an IndexNow key to use this server?

Yes, you must set up an IndexNow key for your website host before using this server. This involves generating a key and placing a text file on your web server.

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