Xml Sitemap
- 873 installs
- 787 repo stars
- Updated June 9, 2026
- kostja94/marketing-skills
xml-sitemap is an agent skill that generates, audits, and optimizes compliant XML sitemaps to improve search engine URL discovery for developers shipping public websites and web applications.
About
xml-sitemap is a kostja94/marketing-skills agent skill focused on technical SEO sitemap work: creating standards-compliant XML sitemap files, auditing existing sitemaps for errors and coverage gaps, and optimizing URL inclusion for search engine crawlers. Developers reach for xml-sitemap when launching new sites, adding large page batches, or fixing indexation problems where Google and other engines fail to discover URLs. The skill fits post-build distribution tasks where sitemap.xml, sitemap index files, lastmod values, priority hints, and robots.txt references must be correct. Use it when the task is sitemap generation or audit rather than broader content strategy, local SEO, or paid acquisition work.
- Generates sitemaps.org-compliant XML sitemaps from page lists or project context
- Performs sitemap audits for lastmod, changefreq, priority, and URL coverage
- Handles both single sitemaps and sitemap index files for large sites
- Updates robots.txt and supports IndexNow submission
- Reads project-context.md for site URL and page structure on first use
Xml Sitemap by the numbers
- 873 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +6 installs in the week ending Jul 29, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #501 of 1,879 Marketing & SEO skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 31, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 873 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 787 |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Repository | kostja94/marketing-skills ↗ |
How do you generate and audit XML sitemaps?
Generate, audit, and optimize compliant XML sitemaps that improve search engine URL discovery.
Who is it for?
Developers and technical SEO implementers who need agent-guided XML sitemap generation, validation, and indexation troubleshooting for public websites.
Skip if: Teams focused solely on paid ads, social content, or local Google Business Profile optimization without sitemap or crawler-discovery needs.
When should I use this skill?
The user mentions XML sitemap, sitemap.xml, sitemap index, URL discovery, crawl coverage, or sitemap audit errors.
What you get
Valid sitemap.xml files, sitemap index manifests, audit reports, and optimized crawler discovery configuration.
- sitemap.xml
- sitemap index file
- sitemap audit report
Files
SEO: Local
Guides local SEO: Google Business Profile, NAP consistency, and citation building. Businesses with accurate NAP across 40+ authoritative sites see ~19% higher visibility in Google Maps. Use this skill when optimizing for local search, setting up GBP, or auditing citations.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Initial Assessment
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read Sections 4 (Audience), 5 (Website).
Identify: 1. Business type: Storefront vs service-area 2. Location: Single or multiple 3. Current listings: Existing GBP, directories
NAP Consistency
NAP = Name, Address, Phone. Critical for local rankings.
| Rule | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Exact match | "Street" vs "St." or "LLC" inconsistency = Google may treat as different entities |
| Fix first | Audit and fix inconsistencies before adding new citations |
| Tools | BrightLocal, Whitespark, Moz Local for audit |
Google Business Profile
| Element | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Address | Physical address; no P.O. boxes |
| Description | 750 chars; primary keywords in first 100 |
| Hours | Accurate; seasonal availability |
| Category | Primary category matches business type |
| Service-area | Hide address if no storefront; define service areas |
Citation Building
Targeted precision over submitting to every directory.
Priority order: 1. Google Business Profile 2. Apple Maps 3. Yelp, Bing Places, Facebook 4. Better Business Bureau, Foursquare, Nextdoor 5. Niche directories (Healthgrades, Angi, etc.)
Citation Audit
- Incorrect or outdated data
- Duplicate entries
- Missing listings on key directories
Fix before adding; compounding errors harm rankings.
Output Format
- NAP (exact format for consistency)
- GBP optimization checklist
- Citation priority list
- Audit findings (if applicable)
Related Skills
- geo: GEO for AI search; local + AI overlap
- localization-strategy: Multilingual; local + i18n
- directory-submission: Directory listings; different from local citations
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Choose xml-sitemap over broader SEO skills when the task is specifically sitemap file generation, validation, and crawler URL discovery.
FAQ
What does the xml-sitemap skill help developers produce?
xml-sitemap helps developers generate compliant XML sitemap files, audit existing sitemaps for errors and missing URLs, and optimize configurations so search engine crawlers discover and index site pages more reliably.
When should an agent invoke xml-sitemap?
An agent should invoke xml-sitemap when the user needs sitemap.xml creation, sitemap index setup, crawl coverage troubleshooting, or validation fixes rather than unrelated marketing copy or local business listing work.
Is Xml Sitemap safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.