seo-backlinks
by AgriciDanielseo-backlinks is a backlink profile analysis skill for referring domains, anchor text distribution, toxic link detection, and competitor gap analysis. It supports free sources like Common Crawl plus optional Moz, Bing Webmaster, and DataForSEO, making it useful for SEO Content and link-building decisions.
This skill scores 74/100, which means it is acceptable to list for directory users who need backlink analysis support. The repository gives a clear trigger, a real workflow, and multiple data-source options, so an agent can act with less guesswork than a generic prompt. However, users should expect some adoption friction because the repo preview shows no install command, no support files, and limited visible quick-start scaffolding.
- Clear invocation intent: the frontmatter says it is user-invokable and targets backlink-profile tasks like referring domains, anchor text, toxic links, and competitor gap analysis.
- Real operational workflow: the body describes source detection across DataForSEO, Moz, Bing Webmaster, Common Crawl, and a verification crawler, including a JSON check command.
- Good install decision value: it states free, optional, and premium tiers, helping users judge whether they can use it before installing.
- No install command and no support files are shown, so setup may require more manual interpretation than a polished directory-ready skill.
- The file preview is truncated and does not expose the full workflow details, so some edge-case execution behavior is still unclear.
Overview of seo-backlinks skill
The seo-backlinks skill is for backlink profile analysis when you need more than a generic SEO prompt. It helps assess referring domains, anchor text patterns, toxic link risk, competitor link gaps, and whether a domain’s backlink profile is worth trusting for SEO Content and link-building decisions.
Best fit: SEOs, content teams, and agents that need a repeatable backlink workflow with source detection rather than a one-off summary. The main job-to-be-done is to turn a URL into an actionable link profile report using whatever data sources are available, from Common Crawl to optional Moz, Bing Webmaster, and DataForSEO support.
What seo-backlinks is good for
Use this seo-backlinks skill when you need to:
- audit backlink quality before outreach or cleanup
- compare link profiles against competitors
- identify anchor text concentration or spam signals
- verify whether known backlinks still resolve
- decide whether a domain has enough authority signals to support SEO Content planning
Why this skill is different
The important difference in seo-backlinks is source flexibility. It can still produce useful analysis when premium tools are unavailable, because Common Crawl and verification logic are always available. That makes the skill useful in constrained environments, but richer when free or paid APIs are connected.
When it is a poor fit
This is not the right choice if you only want a quick keyword list, a general on-page SEO review, or a full technical crawl. It also will not replace manual judgment for spammy links, branded anchor interpretation, or disavow decisions.
How to Use seo-backlinks skill
Install and confirm source access
Start with seo-backlinks install in the directory workflow, then confirm what the skill can actually use. The repository’s source-detection step matters because output quality depends on available connectors more than on the prompt alone.
A practical check is to ask for the source tier up front:
- “Analyze
https://example.comwith whatever backlink sources are available.” - “If Moz and Bing are configured, include them; otherwise fall back to Common Crawl.”
Give the skill a complete input
The seo-backlinks skill is invoked with a URL, but better prompts include the decision context. A strong request tells the agent what to optimize for and what to compare.
Better inputs:
- target URL or domain
- competitor URLs for gap analysis
- the time window or freshness concern
- whether you care most about toxicity, anchors, referring domains, or link opportunities
- output format needed for SEO Content or outreach
Example prompt:
“Use seo-backlinks on https://example.com. Compare it with https://competitor1.com and https://competitor2.com. Prioritize referring domain quality, anchor text risk, and backlink opportunities for SEO Content planning. Call out any source limitations.”
Read these files first
For install and usage, read in this order:
SKILL.mdfor the workflow and source-detection logic- any referenced commands or helper scripts mentioned inside it
LICENSE.txtonly if you need redistribution terms
Because this repo is compact, the main value is in the skill body itself; there are no supporting rules/, resources/, or scripts/ folders to cross-check.
Workflow that gets better output
A good seo-backlinks workflow is:
- detect available sources
- run the backlink summary
- verify important backlinks
- compare against competitor domains
- convert findings into next actions
If you only ask for “backlinks,” you’ll usually get a broad report. If you specify “toxic links plus competitor gaps for SEO Content,” you force the skill to rank the most useful signals instead of dumping every metric.
seo-backlinks skill FAQ
Do I need paid tools for seo-backlinks?
No. The seo-backlinks guide is designed to work with free and always-available sources first. Paid DataForSEO support improves coverage, but the skill still has a usable fallback path when only Common Crawl and verification are available.
Is seo-backlinks better than a normal prompt?
Usually yes, because the seo-backlinks skill encodes source detection, fallback behavior, and backlink-specific analysis steps. A normal prompt may miss source constraints or treat all signals equally, which is a problem when you need a credible backlink audit.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes, if you can provide a URL and a goal. It becomes harder only when you expect nuanced judgments like toxic-link thresholds or competitor comparisons without naming your target outcome.
When should I not use it?
Don’t use seo-backlinks for tasks that are mostly on-page content editing, title rewrites, or site-speed troubleshooting. It is also not ideal if you need a full link-disavow workflow without reviewing the evidence yourself.
How to Improve seo-backlinks skill
Start with the decision you need to make
The biggest quality gain comes from stating the decision, not just the URL. For example:
- “Should we trust this domain for a content partnership?”
- “Which competitor has the strongest link gap?”
- “Are these anchors too branded, exact-match, or spam-like?”
That helps the seo-backlinks skill prioritize the right evidence for SEO Content and outreach.
Provide comparison targets and constraints
The skill improves when you supply:
- 1 primary domain
- 1-3 competitors
- the geography or language if relevant
- any known risky links or branded anchors you already spotted
Stronger input:
“Analyze example.com vs competitor.com. Focus on referring domains, anchor distribution, and toxic patterns. Assume I only have free sources unless a paid source is detected.”
Watch for common failure modes
The main failure mode is over-trusting incomplete source coverage. If you only have Common Crawl, the report may be directionally useful but not exhaustive. Another common issue is asking for disavow advice without enough evidence; the better move is to use the first pass to identify candidates, then verify them manually.
Iterate after the first report
Use the first pass to narrow the next question. Good follow-ups include:
- “Re-rank the top 20 linking domains by quality.”
- “Separate branded anchors from exact-match anchors.”
- “List the backlink patterns most relevant to SEO Content planning.”
- “Show which competitor gaps are worth outreach effort first.”
That iterative approach gives seo-backlinks better inputs and makes the output more decision-ready.