# Where to Find Pre-Built Agent Skills for OpenSEO: Complete Directory Guide > Find pre-built agent skills for OpenSEO easily. Explore the complete directory guide in the every-app/open-seo repository and install them quickly with a simple command. - Repository: [Every App/open-seo](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo) - Tags: directory-guide - Published: 2026-09-01 --- **Pre-built agent skills for OpenSEO are located in the `plugins/openseo/skills` directory of the every-app/open-seo repository, with each skill defined as a [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) file that can be installed via `npx skills add every-app/open-seo --skill '*'`.** OpenSEO ships a collection of ready-to-use **agent skills** that define repeatable SEO workflows for AI agents. These skills follow the standard skill-file format used by Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and other agent runtimes, enabling automated keyword research, site audits, and link prospecting directly from your development environment. ## Where Pre-Built Agent Skills Are Located All skill definitions reside under the **`plugins/openseo/skills/`** directory in the OpenSEO repository. Each skill occupies its own subdirectory containing a [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) file that specifies the **goal**, required **inputs**, **OpenSEO MCP tools** to call, a step-by-step **workflow**, and guardrails. You can browse the complete collection at: ``` https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/tree/main/plugins/openseo/skills ``` For example, the **keyword-research** skill lives at [`plugins/openseo/skills/keyword-research/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/keyword-research/SKILL.md), while the **seo-audit** skill is defined at [`plugins/openseo/skills/seo-audit/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/seo-audit/SKILL.md). ## Available Pre-Built Agent Skills The repository organizes skills by SEO function, covering the full optimization lifecycle: ### Project Setup - **`seo-project-setup`** – Captures site scope, business goals, positioning, competitor list, and key pages. File: [`plugins/openseo/skills/seo-project-setup/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/seo-project-setup/SKILL.md). ### Research and Discovery - **`keyword-research`** – Discovers and prioritizes keyword opportunities using SERP data. - **`keyword-clustering`** – Groups keywords into thematic clusters for content mapping. - **`competitive-landscape`** – Maps market-wide competitors and content gaps. - **`competitor-analysis`** – Performs deep-dive analysis of specific rival domains. - **`local-seo`** – Plans geographic optimization strategies for regional search visibility. ### Technical Optimization - **`seo-audit`** – Runs comprehensive site audits and produces prioritized fix lists. File: [`plugins/openseo/skills/seo-audit/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/seo-audit/SKILL.md). ### Link Building - **`link-prospecting`** – Generates outreach target lists with personalized angles. File: [`plugins/openseo/skills/link-prospecting/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/link-prospecting/SKILL.md). ### Workflow Guidance - **`seo-coach`** – Analyzes project context and recommends the most suitable next workflow. File: [`plugins/openseo/skills/seo-coach/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/plugins/openseo/skills/seo-coach/SKILL.md). ## How to Install OpenSEO Agent Skills You can add these pre-built skills to your agent runtime using the official installer or manual file placement. ### Option 1: Using the Official Installer (Recommended) For Claude Code or Codex environments, run: ```bash # Install all Open SEO skills npx skills add every-app/open-seo --skill '*' ``` This command automatically pulls all [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) files from the repository and registers them with your agent's skill system. ### Option 2: Manual Installation If you prefer direct file control, clone the repository and copy the skill files to your agent's configuration directory: ```bash git clone https://github.com/every-app/open-seo.git # For Codex mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills cp -R open-seo/plugins/openseo/skills/* ~/.codex/skills/ # For Claude Code mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills cp -R open-seo/plugins/openseo/skills/* ~/.claude/skills/ ``` ## How to Use OpenSEO Skills Once installed, invoke any skill using its **slash command** in your agent interface: ```text /keyword-research /seo-audit /link-prospecting /seo-coach ``` These commands trigger the workflows defined in the respective [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) files. The skills automatically reference the **OpenSEO MCP** (Managed Cloud Platform) APIs to fetch real-time keyword data, SERP results, and Search Console metrics. ## Summary - **Pre-built agent skills for OpenSEO** are stored in `plugins/openseo/skills/` as [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) files. - Installation is available via `npx skills add every-app/open-seo --skill '*'` or manual file copying to `~/.codex/skills/` or `~/.claude/skills/`. - Skills cover project setup, keyword research, technical audits, link prospecting, and workflow coaching. - Invocation uses slash commands like `/seo-audit` and `/keyword-research`. - All skills integrate with OpenSEO MCP for live SEO data retrieval. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What file format do OpenSEO agent skills use? OpenSEO skills use plain Markdown files named [`SKILL.md`](https://github.com/every-app/open-seo/blob/main/SKILL.md) that follow the standard skill-file convention supported by Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex. Each file contains structured sections for goals, inputs, workflows, and guardrails that the agent runtime parses to execute SEO tasks. ### Can I use OpenSEO skills without the MCP? While you can install and invoke the skill files without the MCP, they are designed to call **OpenSEO MCP tools** for data retrieval. Without the MCP configured, skills cannot fetch live SERP data, keyword volumes, or Search Console metrics. Install the MCP first for full functionality. ### Where are skills stored after installation? When using the manual method, skills reside in your agent's configuration directory: `~/.codex/skills/` for Codex or `~/.claude/skills/` for Claude Code. The `npx skills` installer manages these paths automatically based on your detected agent environment. ### How do I run a specific skill rather than all of them? Replace the wildcard in the install command with the specific skill name. For example, to install only the audit skill: `npx skills add every-app/open-seo --skill 'seo-audit'`. You can also manually copy individual skill directories from `plugins/openseo/skills/` rather than the entire folder.