GEO Content Optimizer

Optimize content for AI citation (GEO). Use when user says "GEO", "generative engine optimization", "AI citation", "get cited by AI", "AI-friendly content", or creating content for ChatGPT/Claude/Perplexity visibility.

Security Scan

The skill is an instruction-only content-optimization checklist for making content more likely to be cited by LLMs; it requests no credentials or installs and behaves consistently with its description, though some referenced helper files are missing.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (GEO content optimization) match the SKILL.md guidance: scoring dimensions, quick fixes, and output templates all target making content more 'AI-citable'. No unexpected binaries, env vars, or cloud credentials are requested.

Instruction Scope

The runtime instructions are self-contained editorial guidance (scoring rubric, templates, quick wins). They do not instruct the agent to read system files, access secrets, or call external endpoints. One coherence issue: SKILL.md references additional files (references/patterns.md and references/examples.md) that are not present in the bundle — this is likely a packaging omission and reduces usefulness but is not itself a security risk.

Install Mechanism

Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files. This is the lowest-risk install profile: nothing is written to disk or fetched at install-time by the skill bundle.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The instructions ask for adding citations and expert bylines, which are editorial and do not require secrets.

Persistence & Privilege

Flags show always:false and default model invocation allowed. That is normal. The skill does not request permanent presence or elevated system privileges and does not modify other skills' configs.

Assessment

This is an instruction-only editorial checklist for making content more likely to be cited by LLMs; it doesn't request credentials or install anything, so the direct security risk is low. Before installing, consider: (1) the skill owner is unknown — prefer skills from known authors if you want provenance; (2) SKILL.md references patterns/examples files that are missing from the bundle (harmless but means the skill may be incomplete); (3) the guidance encourages adding expert quotes and citations — avoid fabricating quotes or unverifiable sources (ensure any quoted expert or statistic is real and linked to a legitimate source); (4) do not paste sensitive or proprietary content into the skill's workflows unless you're comfortable with how that data will be used by your agent, since the agent can invoke skills autonomously by default. If you want higher assurance, ask the publisher for the missing reference files or a source/homepage before installing.

When To Use

• Creating content for AI citation
• Refactoring articles for AI compatibility
• Improving quotability for AI responses
• Competing in AI-first search
• Adding authority signals AI systems recognize

Core Concept

SEO = Rank in search results GEO = Get cited in AI-generated answers

The 8 GEO Dimensions

Dimension	Low (1-2)	High (4-5)
Definition Clarity	Vague	Citable definitions with metrics
Quotable Statements	Generic claims	Specific facts with sources
Factual Density	Opinion-heavy	Data-packed
Source Citations	None	Traceable to authority
Q&A Format	Prose only	Explicit Q&A sections
Authority Signals	No credentials	Expert bylines, credentials
Content Freshness	Outdated	Dated citations, recent data
Structural Clarity	Poor hierarchy	Clear headers, lists, tables

The GEO Score

Score each dimension 1-5. Total /40:

• 32-40: AI-ready
• 24-31: Needs optimization
• 16-23: Major work needed

Quick Wins (30-minute edits)

1. Add specific statistics with dates and sources
2. Create standalone definition paragraphs
3. Include expert quotes with credentials
4. Add comparison tables
5. Create FAQ section with 5-7 questions
6. Replace vague claims with verified facts
7. Insert authoritative source citations

Output Format

## GEO Audit
Current Score: [X]/40

### Dimension Scores
| Dimension | Score | Quick Fix |
|-----------|-------|-----------|
| [dimension] | [1-5] | [action] |

## Optimized Content Sections

### Definition (Citable)
[Term] is [category] that [function], [key metric].

### Key Statistics
- [Stat with source and date]
- [Stat with source and date]

### FAQ Section
**Q: [Common question]?**
A: [Direct, quotable answer with citation]

Integration

Compounds with:

• app-planning-skill → Plan content strategy
• writing-plans → Structure content projects

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See references/dimensions.md for scoring details See references/patterns.md for optimization patterns See references/examples.md for before/after examples