How to disable indexing in ANY USB drive not specific from privacy in spotlight menu

Hi all,
I would like to disable from indexing "ANY" usb device that i connect to my macbook pro.
I know the option from spotlight -> privacy and exlude a hdd or usb device with the + sign.
But i want to have something for any external device i can't do this on any device i connect each time.
During the day i may connect 40-60 usb devices so thats is imposible.
I want a solution that prevent the spotlight to insexing any external device any usb any hdd without to do it manualy each time.
Every day i have to test different devices and drives i can to this it's slow down my work.
I would like a script or solution that will be permantly and for not specific device but for all.
Thank you
xireland

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