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rails-seo

Automates SEO configurations including meta tags, XML sitemaps, and robots.txt in Rails 8.1 apps.

Updated Jun 13, 2026
Search Tags:#meta tags#robots.txt#sitemaps#Rails SEO#SEO-friendly URLs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jcuervo/rails-skills --skill rails-seo
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Skill: rails-seo
Source: https://github.com/jcuervo/rails-skills/tree/main/rails-seo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jcuervo/rails-skills --skill rails-seo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the lack of on-page technical SEO in Rails, helping to ensure your app is discoverable and indexed correctly by search engines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Meta Tags: Automatically add <title>, <meta description>, and <link rel="canonical"> tags to your app.
  • Sitemaps: Generate and serve XML sitemaps for search engine indexing.
  • Robots.txt: Customize robots.txt to control crawling and indexing.
  • SEO-Friendly URLs: Ensure URLs are human-readable and search engine friendly.
  • Use Case: For a new Rails application, use this Skill to set up SEO-friendly URLs, meta tags, and a sitemap to improve search engine visibility.

Quick Start

Use the rails-seo skill to apply SEO settings to your Rails app.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails-seo

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add SEO meta tags and sitemaps to a Rails app?▼

To add SEO meta tags and sitemaps to a Rails app, you can automate the configuration of title, description, canonical links, and XML sitemaps without requiring external gems.

Do I need external gems to set up Rails SEO for meta tags and robots.txt?▼

You do not need external gems to set up Rails SEO. This approach automates meta tags, robots.txt, and sitemap generation natively for Rails 8.1 apps.

What's the best way to generate XML sitemaps for search engine indexing in Rails?▼

The best way to generate XML sitemaps for indexing in Rails is to automate the creation and serving of sitemap files directly within your application's routing and controllers.

How do I configure robots.txt to control search engine crawling in a Rails application?▼

You can configure robots.txt to control search engine crawling in a Rails application by customizing the file generation to specify allowed or disallowed paths for search engine bots.

Does Rails SEO configuration work for API apps or only web apps?▼

Rails SEO configuration handles both API and web app scenarios. It distinguishes between the two contexts to apply the appropriate search engine discoverability settings for each.

How can I ensure my Rails URLs are SEO-friendly and human-readable?▼

You can ensure your Rails URLs are SEO-friendly and human-readable by applying automated routing configurations that structure paths for optimal search engine visibility.

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