seo-hreflang

Generate or validate hreflang tags for HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

53|25|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill seo-hreflang-naveedharri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: seo-hreflang
Source: https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills/tree/main/plugins/seo/skills/seo-hreflang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill seo-hreflang-naveedharri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hreflang and international SEO issues cause mis-targeting and indexing problems when sites offer content in multiple languages and regions. This skill provides a structured, phase-based workflow to validate existing hreflang sets or generate correct implementations for HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based, interactive workflow that guides users through discovery, validation, and generation.
  • Supports HTML link tags, HTTP header, and XML sitemap implementations.
  • Suitable for cross-domain setups and multi-language sites with regional variants like en-US, fr-FR, etc.

Quick Start

Guide me through validating or generating hreflang tags for a site with multiple languages and regions.

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 a multilingual website?

To validate hreflang tags, map all language variants on the target site and check ISO 639-1 language codes, ISO 3166-1 region codes, x-default handling, and canonical URL alignment across HTML pages, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

What is the best way to generate hreflang tags for international SEO?

Generating hreflang tags for international SEO requires mapping all language and regional variants and applying correct ISO codes and x-default attributes to HTML link tags, HTTP headers, or XML sitemaps to prevent mis-targeting and indexing issues.

Does hreflang validation work with cross-domain setups and XML sitemaps?

Hreflang validation supports cross-domain setups and can be applied to XML sitemaps, HTML link tags, and HTTP headers to ensure correct international targeting across different domains.

How do I fix hreflang and canonical URL misalignment on my site?

Fixing hreflang and canonical URL misalignment involves discovering all language variants, verifying ISO language and region codes, and ensuring the canonical URLs correctly match the designated x-default and regional hreflang entries.

When do I need to use x-default in hreflang tags?

You need to use x-default in hreflang tags when specifying a default page for users whose language or region does not match any of the targeted language variants, ensuring correct indexing and routing for international audiences.