seo-hreflang

Validate hreflang tags across HTML, headers, and sitemaps.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app --skill seo-hreflang-bykoleksii-hardo
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Skill: seo-hreflang
Source: https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app/tree/main/.claude/skills/agriskills1/seo-hreflang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bykoleksii-hardo/hardo-app --skill seo-hreflang-bykoleksii-hardo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires html, xml, https, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures the correct implementation and validation of hreflang tags, vital for SEO optimization across multiple languages and regions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hreflang Tag Validation: Detect and correct common errors in hreflang tags, such as missing self-referencing tags or return tags.
  • Implementation Generation: Automatically generate HTML link tags, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps based on hreflang configuration.
  • Content Parity Audit: Analyze content parity across different language versions to maintain consistency in content and SEO signals.

Quick Start

Validate the hreflang configuration of a site by running 'seo hreflang validate https://www.example.com'.

Frequently Asked Questions about seo-hreflang

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate hreflang tags for international SEO?

Hreflang tag validation checks the correct syntax, bidirectional relationships, and self-referencing tags on web pages. It ensures accurate international SEO by verifying compliance with ISO 639-1 and ISO 3166-1 standards across HTML, headers, and XML sitemaps.

What is the best way to generate hreflang tags for website localization?

The best way to generate hreflang tags for website localization is through automated generation of HTML link tags, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps. This ensures correct configurations that comply with ISO standards across multiple languages and regions.

Why do my hreflang tags have missing return tag errors?

Missing return tag errors occur when hreflang implementations lack bidirectional relationships between alternate pages. Validation detects these common errors, along with missing self-referencing tags, to maintain accurate international SEO signals.

Can I check content parity across different language versions for SEO?

Yes, content parity audits analyze consistency across different language versions. This maintains consistent content and SEO signals, ensuring your hreflang configuration accurately points to equivalent pages across regions.

Does hreflang validation work with XML sitemaps and HTTP headers?

Yes, hreflang validation works with XML sitemaps and HTTP headers alongside standard HTML link tags. It checks tag syntax and compliance with ISO 639-1 and ISO 3166-1 standards across all three implementation methods.