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sitemap-audit

Audits XML sitemaps for crawl budget waste and indexing errors.

Updated Aug 28, 2026
Search Tags:#indexing#audit#sitemap#seo#robots.txt#crawl budget#xml sitemap
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jeremybrasher/grokbot-skills --skill sitemap-audit-jeremybrasher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sitemap-audit
Source: https://github.com/jeremybrasher/grokbot-skills/tree/main/collections/notfair/skills/sitemap-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeremybrasher/grokbot-skills --skill sitemap-audit-jeremybrasher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? XML sitemaps often contain URLs that waste crawl budget or block indexing: redirected pages, noindex URLs, canonicalized duplicates, and broken links. This Skill finds those problems and identifies indexable pages missing from the sitemap entirely. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Sitemap Discovery and Validation: Locates the sitemap via robots.txt, /sitemap.xml, or sitemap index files, then validates structure and size limits. - URL Cross-Checking: Verifies every listed URL returns a 200 status, is not redirected, noindexed, or canonicalized away, and finds indexable pages absent from the sitemap. - Use Case: Your Search Console shows "sitemap couldn't fetch" errors and pages are not getting indexed. Run this audit to pinpoint the invalid URLs, fix lastmod accuracy, and clean up your sitemap index organization. ## Quick Start Audit the sitemap for https://example.com and report any URLs that waste crawl budget or block indexing.

Frequently Asked Questions about sitemap-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit an XML sitemap for errors?▼

Provide the website or sitemap URL and the audit discovers the sitemap via robots.txt or /sitemap.xml, validates its structure and size limits, then checks every listed URL for non-200 responses, redirects, noindex tags, and canonical conflicts.

How to find pages missing from my sitemap?▼

The audit cross-checks the sitemap against actual indexable pages on the site. It flags indexable URLs that are absent from the sitemap so you can add them and improve crawl coverage.

Why does Search Console say my sitemap couldn't fetch?▼

Fetch errors typically come from incorrect sitemap URLs, server errors, or robots.txt blocking. The audit validates sitemap discovery paths and the robots.txt sitemap reference to identify the exact cause.

What URLs should not be in an XML sitemap?▼

Sitemaps should exclude redirected URLs, non-200 pages, noindex pages, and URLs canonicalized to a different page. Including them wastes crawl budget and sends conflicting signals to search engines.

When should I use a full SEO audit instead of a sitemap audit?▼

Use the sitemap audit when the issue is crawl budget, indexing coverage, or sitemap errors. For broader on-page and technical SEO analysis, use a full-site SEO audit skill such as /seo-analysis instead.

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