Glossary

meta-externalagent

Meta AI crawler user-agent.

Definition

meta-externalagent is part of BatSignal’s AI bot audit set for robots and fetch checks.

In practice

  • Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
  • Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
  • Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals

See also

Next step

Browse the glossary index, read what is AI visibility?, or measure your site.

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FAQ

What is meta-externalagent?

Meta AI crawler user-agent.

Why does meta-externalagent matter for AI visibility?

meta-externalagent is part of BatSignal’s AI bot audit set for robots and fetch checks.

How can BatSignal help?

BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.