Package SEO

Implements SEO best practices for npm packages, GitHub repos, and AI skills to improve discoverability using keyword-rich descriptions and metadata.

Package SEO Skill

SEO best practices for npm packages, GitHub repos, and AI agent skills. Maximize discoverability.

Author: Next Frontier
Version: 1.0.0
Tags: seo, npm, github, publishing, marketing, discoverability, packages

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When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Publishing a new npm package
• Creating a GitHub repo
• Submitting a skill to ClawdHub
• Updating descriptions/READMEs for better discoverability
• Auditing existing packages for SEO improvements

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Hot Keywords (2026)

Always include relevant terms from this list:

text

AI, automation, vibe coding, cursor, claude, gpt, copilot, agent,
autonomous, mcp, langchain, llm, testing, devtools, cli, typescript,
python, react, nextjs, api, sdk, tool, framework, openai, anthropic,
coding agent, ai assistant, developer tools, productivity

Pro tip: Check X/Twitter trending in tech before publishing for fresh terms.

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npm Packages

package.json

json

{
  "name": "descriptive-seo-friendly-name",
  "description": "Clear value prop with keywords. AI-powered X for Y. Works with Cursor, Claude, GPT.",
  "keywords": [
    "ai",
    "automation", 
    "claude",
    "gpt",
    "cursor",
    "vibe-coding",
    "agent",
    "cli",
    "devtools",
    "mcp",
    "langchain",
    "copilot",
    "testing",
    "typescript",
    "openai",
    "anthropic"
  ],
  "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "https://github.com/org/repo"
  },
  "homepage": "https://github.com/org/repo#readme",
  "bugs": {
    "url": "https://github.com/org/repo/issues"
  }
}

Rules:

• 10-15 keywords minimum
• Description under 200 chars but keyword-rich
• Include repository, homepage, bugs URLs
• Name should be searchable (avoid obscure names)

README.md Structure

markdown

# package-name

[![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/package-name.svg)](https://npmjs.com/package/package-name)
[![npm downloads](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/package-name.svg)](https://npmjs.com/package/package-name)
[![license](https://img.shields.io/npm/l/package-name.svg)](LICENSE)

> One-line description with keywords. AI-powered X for Y.

## Works With

- 🤖 Claude / Claude Code
- 🔵 Cursor
- 💚 GPT / ChatGPT
- ⚡ Copilot
- 🧩 MCP servers

## Install

\`\`\`bash
npm install package-name
\`\`\`

## Quick Start

\`\`\`typescript
// Minimal working example
\`\`\`

## Features

- ✅ Feature 1 with keyword
- ✅ Feature 2 with keyword
- ✅ Feature 3 with keyword

## API / Usage

[Details...]

## License

MIT

Key elements:

• Badges at very top
• Hero tagline with keywords
• "Works With" section (shows compatibility)
• Install command above fold
• Quick start code example
• Feature list with checkmarks

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GitHub Repos

Description (Under 350 chars)

Format:

text

[What it does]. [Key benefit]. [Compatibility]. [Call to action].

Examples:

text

AI-powered PDF generator for legal docs and pitch decks. Creates SAFEs, NDAs, term sheets from prompts. Works with Claude, Cursor, GPT. No templates needed.

Real-time financial data API for AI agents. Stocks, crypto, forex, ETFs in one unified feed. 120+ endpoints. Alternative to Alpha Vantage.

Automated QA for web apps using AI. Smoke tests, accessibility, visual regression. Drop-in CI/CD testing. Works with Playwright.

Topics (GitHub Tags)

Add 10-20 relevant topics:

text

ai, automation, claude, gpt, cursor, typescript, cli, devtools, 
agent, testing, api, sdk, mcp, langchain, openai, anthropic,
developer-tools, productivity, automation-tools

README

Same as npm README — keep them identical!

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ClawdHub Skills

SKILL.md Description

markdown

# Skill Name

> One-line with keywords. [What it does] for AI agents. Works with Clawdbot, Claude, Cursor.

**Author:** Your Name
**Version:** X.Y.Z
**Tags:** tag1, tag2, tag3, ai, agent, automation

Tags

Include 5-10 tags:

text

ai, agent, automation, claude, cursor, mcp, cli, [domain-specific tags]

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Sync Checklist

All three must match:

Field	npm	GitHub	ClawdHub
Name	package.json name	Repo name	Skill folder name
Description	package.json description	Repo description	SKILL.md description
Keywords	package.json keywords	Topics	Tags
README	README.md	README.md	SKILL.md

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Publishing Checklist

Before every publish:

• Name is descriptive + searchable
• Description has value prop + 3-5 keywords
• 10-15 keywords in package.json
• README has badges (version, downloads, license)
• README has "Works With" section
• README has install command above fold
• README has quick start code example
• GitHub topics added (10-20)
• GitHub description matches npm
• Checked X/Twitter trending for fresh terms
• All descriptions synced across platforms

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Badge Generator

Use shields.io:

markdown

[![npm version](https://img.shields.io/npm/v/PACKAGE.svg)](https://npmjs.com/package/PACKAGE)
[![npm downloads](https://img.shields.io/npm/dm/PACKAGE.svg)](https://npmjs.com/package/PACKAGE)
[![license](https://img.shields.io/npm/l/PACKAGE.svg)](LICENSE)
[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/ORG/REPO.svg)](https://github.com/ORG/REPO)

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Anti-Patterns (Avoid)

❌ Obscure/clever names that aren't searchable
❌ Descriptions without keywords
❌ Empty or minimal keywords array
❌ README without badges
❌ No "Works With" section
❌ Mismatched npm/GitHub/ClawdHub descriptions
❌ No quick start example
❌ Walls of text before install command

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Examples (Good)

ai-pdf-builder:

text

AI-powered PDF generator for legal docs, pitch decks, and reports. 
Creates SAFEs, NDAs, term sheets, whitepapers from prompts. 
Works with Claude, GPT, Cursor, and AI coding agents. YC-style docs in seconds.

web-qa-bot:

text

Automated QA for web apps using AI. Smoke tests, accessibility checks, 
visual regression. Drop-in replacement for manual QA. 
Works with Playwright, Cursor, Claude. QA without the QA team.

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Quick Reference

Element	Target
Keywords	10-15
Description	100-200 chars
Topics	10-20
Badges	3-5
README sections	5-7