SEO DataForSEO
PassAudited by ClawScan on May 1, 2026.
Overview
This is a coherent SEO research helper that uses DataForSEO credentials, calls DataForSEO APIs, and saves results locally, with no artifact-backed malicious behavior found.
Before installing, confirm you are comfortable providing DataForSEO API credentials, installing the listed Python dependencies, using API quota for research calls, and storing generated SEO research files locally under results/.
Findings (4)
Artifact-based informational review of SKILL.md, metadata, install specs, static scan signals, and capability signals. ClawScan does not execute the skill or run runtime probes.
Using the skill may make DataForSEO API requests under the user's account.
The skill is designed to call an external paid SEO API. This is expected for the purpose, but users should know that workflows may consume API quota or incur service charges.
Run API functions. Each function call hits the DataForSEO API and returns structured data.
Review DataForSEO pricing and quota limits before running broad keyword, trend, or competitor analyses.
Anyone with access to the .env file could use the user's DataForSEO account credentials.
The skill requires service credentials for DataForSEO. This is disclosed and purpose-aligned, but it is account access that should be protected.
Configure credentials by creating a `.env` file in the project root: DATAFORSEO_LOGIN=your_email@example.com DATAFORSEO_PASSWORD=your_api_password
Store the .env file securely, avoid committing it to source control, and use credentials intended only for this DataForSEO integration.
Installing dependencies adds third-party Python packages to the environment.
The skill asks the user to install Python dependencies. This is a normal setup step for this code-based API toolkit, but dependency installation is still a supply-chain point users should notice.
pip install -r scripts/requirements.txt
Review the requirements file and install dependencies in an isolated virtual environment if possible.
SEO research results may remain on disk after the task finishes.
The skill persists API responses and research terms locally. This is disclosed and useful for summaries, but it may store business-sensitive keyword, competitor, or campaign research.
All results automatically save as timestamped JSON files to `results/{category}/`.Review or delete files under results/ when the research contains sensitive business or client information.