seo-sitemap

Compare a domain's XML sitemap against the latest SE Ranking audit.

116|28|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seranking/seo-skills --skill seo-sitemap-seranking
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: seo-sitemap
Source: https://github.com/seranking/seo-skills/tree/main/skills/seo-sitemap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seranking/seo-skills --skill seo-sitemap-seranking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Pulls a domain's XML sitemap (and sitemap-of-sitemaps) and compares it to the most recent SE Ranking website audit to surface gaps, orphan pages, 404s, and lastmod inconsistencies that impact crawl coverage and site health.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compare a domain's sitemap with the latest audit to identify missing, orphan, or broken URLs.
  • Generate a prioritized diff and recommended actions to fix the sitemap and align with audit data.
  • Use for large sites with multiple sitemaps and sitemap-of-sitemaps to ensure full coverage.

Quick Start

Run seo-sitemap on example.com to compare its sitemap against the latest audit.

Frequently Asked Questions about seo-sitemap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare my XML sitemap against a website audit to find orphan pages?

To compare an XML sitemap against a website audit and find orphan pages, you need a tool that cross-references crawled URLs with sitemap entries. This skill matches your domain's sitemap with SE Ranking audit data to surface orphan pages, missing URLs, and broken links.

What is a sitemap diff analysis and why is it important for SEO?

A sitemap diff analysis compares submitted XML sitemaps against actual crawled site data to identify discrepancies. It is important for SEO because it detects missing URLs, broken links, and lastmod inconsistencies that negatively impact search engine crawl coverage and overall site health.

Can I check sitemap health and lastmod consistency for large domains with multiple sitemaps?

Yes, you can check sitemap health and lastmod consistency for large domains using multiple sitemaps or sitemap-of-sitemaps. The process validates sitemap integrity across complex architectures to ensure full crawl coverage and aligns lastmod dates with recent audit data.

How do I find missing or broken URLs in my XML sitemap?

You find missing or broken URLs in an XML sitemap by running a diff analysis against a full website crawl. This skill extracts gaps, identifies 404 errors, and generates a prioritized diff of recommended actions to fix sitemap entries and improve crawl coverage.

Does this sitemap audit work with sitemap-of-sitemaps architectures?

Yes, this sitemap audit works with sitemap-of-sitemaps architectures. It pulls and parses nested sitemap index files to ensure all child sitemaps are validated, providing comprehensive orphan page detection and coverage analysis for large domains.

What is the best way to fix crawl coverage gaps caused by orphan pages?

The best way to fix crawl coverage gaps from orphan pages is to generate a prioritized diff comparing your sitemap to a recent website audit. This synthesizes recommended actions to remove or link orphaned URLs and resolve inconsistencies in your sitemap structure.