skills.rest
chadsmith-webdev
chadsmith-webdevCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

xml-sitemap

Generate sitemap.xml from a site's URL list with lastmod, changefreq, and priority fields.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#sitemap#seo#sitemap.xml#crawl-optimization#robots-txt#indexnow#url-discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chadsmith-webdev/roofer-demo-v2 --skill xml-sitemap-chadsmith-webdev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: xml-sitemap
Source: https://github.com/chadsmith-webdev/roofer-demo-v2/tree/main/.agents/skills/xml-sitemap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chadsmith-webdev/roofer-demo-v2 --skill xml-sitemap-chadsmith-webdev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sitemap management is often manual and error-prone; this Skill guides the creation, auditing, and optimization of sitemap.xml to improve site crawlability and indexing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate a standards-compliant sitemap.xml from a site's page list.
  • Validate lastmod, changefreq, and priority data to ensure search engines receive accurate signals.
  • Coordinate with robots.txt by declaring the sitemap location for consistent crawling.

Quick Start

Generate a sitemap.xml from the site's pages and update robots.txt with the sitemap URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about xml-sitemap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a sitemap.xml from a list of URLs?▼

To generate a sitemap.xml, provide your site's URL list and the Skill creates a standards-compliant file following the sitemaps.org protocol. It validates fields like lastmod, changefreq, and priority to ensure search engines receive accurate crawlability signals.

How do I declare a sitemap in robots.txt for consistent crawling?▼

Declaring your sitemap location in robots.txt ensures consistent crawling by guiding search engines to your URL list. This Skill coordinates the robots.txt declaration automatically alongside the sitemap.xml generation process.

When do I need to split a sitemap into a sitemap-index?▼

You need a sitemap-index when your site's URL list exceeds standard size limits for a single file. This Skill handles the splitting process as needed, maintaining compliance with the sitemaps.org protocol for optimal crawlability.

Can I integrate IndexNow for faster URL discovery alongside sitemap.xml?▼

Yes, IndexNow integration is supported alongside sitemap.xml generation to accelerate URL discovery. This combination directly notifies search engines of new or updated content while maintaining standard sitemap protocols.

What's the best way to audit and optimize existing sitemap fields?▼

Auditing and optimizing a sitemap involves validating lastmod, changefreq, and priority data to ensure accuracy. This Skill evaluates these fields against your URL list to correct errors and improve search engine indexing signals.

Related Skills

Explore More Data & Analytics Skills→
rakibulismrakibulism
2

seo-sitemap

Generate and validate XML sitemaps with URL status checks and index splitting.

Community
Intermediate
antonpmeantonpme
1

supabase-storage

Manage Supabase Storage buckets, files, URLs, and RLS policies.

Community
Advanced
SJTU-IPADSSJTU-IPADS
7

technical-seo-checker

Audit a domain for crawl, index, and performance issues.

Official
Advanced
lciaccilciacci

site-architecture

Configure technical SEO foundations for Next.js websites.

Community
Advanced