yacybot User-Agent & Blocking Rules
Operated by YaCy Community. Verify the official user-agent string and safety status for this bot. Use the tools below to run a live crawlability test and get copy-paste robots.txt rules to manage its access. Crawler info last updated on .
What is yacybot?
The bot user-agent for YaCy crawler nodes.
Test if yacybot can access your URL
Enter URL to test if yacybot is allowed or blocked.
Is yacybot safe?
It is recommended to use caution with yacybot.
Caution bots may have legitimate uses but can be resource-intensive or used for competitive intelligence.
For more information about our safety badges, visit our documentation.
User-Agent String used by yacybot
yacybotHow to block yacybot with robots.txt?
Add the following standard robots.txt rule to prevent yacybot from accessing your site.
User-agent: yacybot Disallow: /
What happens if I block yacybot?
Low Impact
Blocking yacybot will prevent automated scraping of your content. This is generally safe and recommended to protect your content and reduce server load. Your search rankings will NOT be affected.
Common use cases for yacybot
Understanding how yacybot is typically used can help you make informed decisions about whether to allow or block it on your website.
- Extracts content, prices, or data from websites
- May be used for competitive intelligence
- Often operates without explicit permission
- Can increase server load and bandwidth usage
- May violate terms of service or copyright