seo-hreflang

Validate hreflang tags in HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/roycolumbia-code/claude-global-config --skill seo-hreflang-roycolumbia-code
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Skill: seo-hreflang
Source: https://github.com/roycolumbia-code/claude-global-config/tree/main/skills/_leggerezza-disabled-20260612-1435/seo-hreflang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/roycolumbia-code/claude-global-config --skill seo-hreflang-roycolumbia-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses common hreflang implementation errors, validates language/region codes, and generates correct hreflang tags for SEO optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hreflang Validation: Detects and corrects common hreflang mistakes.
  • Language/Region Code Validation: Ensures correct use of ISO codes.
  • Implementation Generation: Generates hreflang tags for HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to validate hreflang tags on your website, ensuring proper SEO for multilingual content.

Quick Start

Run the skill with the URL of your website to validate hreflang tags.

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 multilingual SEO?

To validate hreflang tags, you must parse HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps to detect common errors and ensure correct ISO language and region codes are used for multilingual SEO. This process checks for proper implementation across your web pages.

What is the best way to generate hreflang tags for XML sitemaps?

Generating hreflang tags for XML sitemaps involves applying SEO best practices to construct correct language and region code attributes. You can create valid tags by parsing existing web page structures and outputting the correct syntax for sitemap integration.

Why does my hreflang implementation show errors during an SEO audit?

Hreflang implementation errors during an SEO audit typically occur due to incorrect ISO language or region codes, missing return tags, or improper formatting across HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps. Validation detects these common mistakes to ensure proper multilingual SEO.

Can I check hreflang language tags in HTTP headers and HTML?

Yes, you can check hreflang language tags in both HTTP headers and HTML by parsing the web page sources. This validation ensures correct use of ISO codes and detects common hreflang mistakes across different implementation methods for multilingual content.

When do I need hreflang tags for international SEO?

You need hreflang tags for international SEO when serving multilingual content to ensure search engines display the correct language or regional URL to users. Proper hreflang implementation requires parsing HTML, HTTP headers, or XML sitemaps to validate language and region codes.