seo-hreflang

Validate and generate hreflang implementations for multilingual websites.

1|Updated Jun 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rjit1/ai-seo --skill seo-hreflang-rjit1
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Skill: seo-hreflang
Source: https://github.com/rjit1/ai-seo/tree/main/claude-seo/skills/seo-hreflang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rjit1/ai-seo --skill seo-hreflang-rjit1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves international SEO issues by identifying broken hreflang implementations, invalid locale targeting, and localization gaps that can prevent search engines from serving the correct regional content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hreflang Validation: Checks self-referencing tags, return tags, x-default usage, language codes, region codes, canonical alignment, and protocol consistency.
  • International SEO Generation: Creates correct HTML, HTTP header, and XML sitemap hreflang implementations for multilingual and multi-region websites.
  • Localization Audits: Evaluates cultural adaptation, content parity, locale formatting, and translation quality signals across language versions.

Quick Start

Use the seo-hreflang skill to audit the international SEO implementation for https://example.com and generate corrected hreflang recommendations.

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?

Validate hreflang tags by checking self-referencing tags, return tags, x-default usage, language and region codes, canonical alignment, and protocol consistency to ensure correct regional content serving.

How do I generate hreflang implementations for international SEO?

Generate hreflang implementations by creating correct HTML, HTTP header, and XML sitemap entries for multilingual and multi-region websites to establish proper locale targeting and language relationships.

What is included in an international SEO localization audit?

A localization audit evaluates cultural adaptation, content parity, locale formatting, and translation quality signals across language versions to identify localization gaps in multilingual websites.

Why are my hreflang tags not working for multi-region targeting?

Hreflang tags fail due to invalid locale targeting, broken return tags, missing x-default usage, incorrect language codes, or canonical URL misalignment, which prevent search engines from serving the correct regional content.

Can I use an XML sitemap for hreflang implementation instead of HTML tags?

Yes, you can generate XML sitemap hreflang implementations for multilingual websites, providing an alternative to HTML tags or HTTP headers for establishing language and region relationships.