Meta-ExternalAgent
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What is Meta-ExternalAgent?
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Meta's external agent for collecting data for AI model training
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Did you find meta-externalagent/1.1 (+https://developers.facebook.com/docs/sharing/webmasters/crawler) in your logs?
If you've seen meta-externalagent/1.1 (+https://developers.facebook.com/docs/sharing/webmasters/crawler) in your website logs, it indicates that Meta-ExternalAgent has been visiting your site. This agent string is one of the known identifiers for this bot.
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Did you find meta-externalagent/1.1 in your logs?
If you've seen meta-externalagent/1.1 in your website logs, it indicates that Meta-ExternalAgent has been visiting your site. This agent string is one of the known identifiers for this bot.
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Expected Behavior
AI model trainers systematically crawl websites to collect data for training and improving AI models. These bots read and analyze web content to understand language patterns, gather factual information, and build knowledge that will be incorporated into AI systems. The data they collect becomes part of the training dataset used to teach AI models how to understand and generate human-like text.
Should I Block Meta-ExternalAgent?
The decision to block AI model trainers depends on how your business uses the content on your site. If you create original creative work, proprietary research, or paid content that gives you a competitive advantage, you should consider blocking these bots to protect your intellectual property. However, if your content helps potential customers discover your products or services, allowing AI models to access it can help you reach new audiences when people ask AI assistants for recommendations.
For detailed guidance on when to block AI model trainers, including considerations for different types of businesses and content, read our comprehensive guide.
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Get Automated Bot ManagementHow Do I Block Meta-ExternalAgent?
You can block this bot or limit its access by setting user agent token rules in your website's robots.txt file. Use Spyglasses analytics to check whether it's actually following your rules.
User Agent Tokens
meta-externalagent\/Should match instances of this botrobots.txt
# robots.txt # This should block Meta-ExternalAgent User-agent: meta-externalagent\/ Disallow: /
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