build-clusters
The build-clusters skill provides a framework for creating topical authority clusters using a pillar-spoke content architecture. It guides users through subtopic discovery, cluster mapping, coverage scoring, pillar page design, and interlinking strategies to improve search engine rankings.
Is build-clusters safe to install?
Review the source first: our audit of build-clusters's source files found 3 shell commands, 1 external URL, no file writes (high risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill includes instructions to execute shell commands and directs users to external URLs.
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Who is this skill for?
Content strategists, SEO specialists, and marketers aiming to build topical authority and structure content around specific themes.
What can you do with it?
- Structuring content around a central theme
- Identifying content gaps in existing site architecture
- Designing pillar pages and supporting spoke articles
- Planning internal linking strategies for topical authority
- Measuring cluster health and readiness to compete
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The skill documentation is clear, structured, and provides actionable steps for content planning. It explicitly defines metrics and requirements for cluster success.
What does the skill file contain?
# Build Clusters Build a topical authority cluster from a seed keyword using pillar-spoke structure, coverage scoring, and interlinking plans. ## What is a Topic Cluster? A topic cluster is a group of interlinked pages that collectively cover a subject area. Google evaluates topical authority at the cluster level — ranking a single page is harder if the site has no supporting content around the topic. **Structure:** - **Pillar page** — comprehensive overview of the broad topic (targets head term) - **Spoke pages** — focused articles covering subtopics (target body/long-tail terms) - **Inte...
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended number of subtopics for a cluster?
The skill recommends aiming for 8-20 subtopics per cluster.
What criteria define a cluster that is ready to compete?
A cluster is ready to compete when it achieves a coverage score greater than 70%, link health of 100%, and content quality greater than 80%.
How should internal links be structured within a cluster?
Every spoke must link to the pillar, the pillar must link to every spoke, and spokes should cross-link to 2-4 siblings where contextually natural.
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