Agent skill

Content Strategy

by kostja94 in kostja94/marketing-skills

When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters.

MITAuto-check passedWriting & Content

Install Content Strategy

skills CLI
$ npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install kostja94/marketing-skills content-strategy --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/seo/content/content-strategy .claude/skills/content-strategy && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
content-strategy
GitHub stars
1k
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
768 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
102
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters.

  • Works in 4 steps: Keywords: From keyword research — see… → Existing content: What already exists → Resources: Content capacity, tools → …
  • Wants to plan content for SEO
  • SKILL.md covers Initial Assessment, Topic Clusters, Content Types and Editorial Calendar, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Content Strategy is an agent skill from kostja94/marketing-skills. When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters. Also use when the user mentions "content strategy," "content plan," "topic clusters," "pillar content," "pillar page," "cluster articles," "editorial calendar," "content hub," "content planning," "content clusters," "topic cluster strategy," "content strategy for SEO," or "content calendar." For editorial mix, use content-marketing.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Writing & Content, covering Content strategy. The repository describes itself as: Agent Skills for Marketing — SEO, Social, Influencer & More. 160+ open-source skills for SEO, content, 40+ page types, paid ads, channels, and strategies. Add project context… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Wants to plan content for SEO
  • Create content calendar
  • Build topic clusters
  • The user mentions content strategy

Example prompts

  • “content strategy,”
  • “content plan,”
  • “topic clusters,”
  • “/content-strategy”

Workflow steps

4 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Keywords: From keyword research — see keyword-research for discovery and clustering
  2. Existing content: What already exists
  3. Resources: Content capacity, tools
  4. Goals: Traffic, conversions, authority

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 8dd89c5. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Content Strategy loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 112 tokens; SKILL.md has 768 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~112
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from kostja94/marketing-skills at commit 8dd89c5, republished under its MIT licence (© kostja94). 768 words, ~1,778 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/content-strategy/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
content-strategy
description
When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters. Also use when the user mentions "content strategy," "content plan," "topic clusters," "pillar content," "pillar page," "cluster articles," "editorial calendar," "content hub," "content planning," "content clusters," "topic cluster strategy," "content strategy for SEO," or "content calendar." For editorial mix, use content-marketing.
metadata.version
1.1.1

SEO Content: Content Strategy

Guides content strategy for SEO: topic clusters, pillar pages, cluster articles, and editorial planning. For content marketing across all channels (blog, email, social, video), see content-marketing. For translation workflow and multilingual content, see translation.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Initial Assessment

Project context: Read root contextus.md when present and load only the modules relevant to this task. Without Contextus, use available project material or user-provided facts and ask for missing information; do not create a parallel context system.

Identify:

  1. Keywords: From keyword research — see keyword-research for discovery and clustering
  2. Existing content: What already exists
  3. Resources: Content capacity, tools
  4. Goals: Traffic, conversions, authority

Product-Led SEO: Do SEO around product/users, not around industry/search engines. See seo-strategy for Product-Led SEO principle, products suited for SEO, and workflow order.

Topic Clusters

Topic clusters organize content by topic rather than isolated keywords. A pillar page covers a broad core topic; cluster articles cover subtopics; all connect via internal links. This signals topical authority to search engines and AI systems.

Structure
Pillar page (broad topic, 2,000-5,000+ words)
    <-> internal links
Cluster 1 (subtopic, 800-2,500 words)
Cluster 2 (subtopic)
...
Cluster 6-12 (subtopics)
    <-> cluster to cluster links
Pillar Page
AttributeGuideline
Length2,000-5,000+ words; comprehensive guide
KeywordBroad head term with search volume
RoleHub; links to all cluster articles; targets primary topic
ConversionLink to product/feature pages where relevant
Cluster Articles
AttributeGuideline
Count6-12 articles per pillar (minimum 6 for authority)
Length800-2,500 words each; focused on one subtopic
KeywordLong-tail, specific intent per article
LinksEach cluster links to pillar; pillar links back; related clusters link to each other
Internal Linking Model
Link typePurpose
Pillar to ClusterHub distributes authority; users discover subtopics
Cluster to PillarSignals relationship; passes equity to hub
Cluster to ClusterRelated subtopics; strengthens topical coverage
Structure and Content Equally Important

Framework and body quality both matter: TOC, chapter logic, and content depth are all essential for SEO and UX. Weak structure undermines strong writing; weak writing undermines strong structure. Plan both from the start.

Why Topic Clusters Work
  • Topical authority: Rank for multiple variations; comprehensive coverage signals expertise
  • Avoid cannibalization: One page per topic/keyword; no competing pages
  • Better internal linking: Clear logic; crawlers understand structure
  • AI citations: Clustered content gets ~42% more AI citations than standalone
  • Traffic: ~30% more organic traffic; rankings hold ~2.5x longer
Implementation Steps
  1. Choose 3-7 core topics -> business relevance, search demand, competitive opportunity
  2. Map subtopics -> People Also Ask, competitor analysis, keyword tools
  3. Content audit -> Identify existing pages that can become pillar or cluster; find gaps
  4. Build clusters first (optional) -> Cluster pages often rank first; add pillar after
  5. Create pillar -> Comprehensive guide; link to all clusters
  6. Establish links -> Pillar <-> cluster; cluster <-> cluster
  7. Update quarterly -> Maintain freshness and authority
Show full SKILL.md (289 more words)Show less
Example
  • Pillar: "SEO Guide" (targets "SEO")
  • Clusters: "Technical SEO," "On-Page SEO," "Link Building," "Content SEO," "Local SEO," "E-E-A-T"

Content Types

TypeUseSEO Fit
How-to guidesInformational intent; high share potentialHigh -> matches search intent
ComparisonsCommercial intent; "X vs Y"High
List posts"Top 10," "Best X"High
GlossariesDefinition queries; internal link hubHigh
Tools/calculatorsLinkable assets; engagementHigh
Case studiesProof; conversion supportMedium -> supports conversion
Funding / PRFunding rounds, acquisitionsLow -> brand/PR, not search-driven
Product updatesFeature launches, release notesLow -> internal audience
News / TrendingIndustry news, hot topicsMedium -> quick spikes, short shelf life
Evergreen vs Timely Content Mix
  • Evergreen (70-75%): Pillar guides, how-tos, comparisons, glossaries. Drives long-term traffic, backlinks, authority. Refresh every 6-12 months.
  • Timely (25-30%): Seasonal, trending, news. Generates quick traffic, shows topical relevance. Link timely pieces into evergreen pillars.
  • Balance: Too much evergreen = blog feels stale; too much timely = irregular traffic, constant content churn.

Editorial Calendar

  • Map keywords to content pieces
  • Prioritize by opportunity (volume -> intent -> feasibility)
  • Schedule by capacity
  • Include update schedule for existing content

Output Format

  • Topic cluster map (pillar + 6-12 clusters)
  • Content calendar (topics, keywords, deadlines)
  • Internal linking plan
  • Update plan for existing content
  • content-marketing: Content types, formats, channels, repurposing; SEO content is one channel
  • translation: Multilingual content; translation workflow, glossary; avoid thin translations
  • seo-strategy: SEO workflow order, Product-Led SEO, audit approach; use when planning SEO from scratch
  • website-structure: Plan which pages to build; structure informs content clusters and pillar placement
  • keyword-research: Keywords drive content plan
  • programmatic-seo: Programmatic SEO for scaling pages with template + data; complements topic clusters
  • content-optimization: Word count, H2 keywords, keyword density, multimedia, lists -> on-page content optimization
  • internal-links: Clusters need internal linking
  • link-building: Content strategy creates linkable assets
  • heading-structure: Content structure uses headings

© kostja94, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/seo/content/content-strategy of kostja94/marketing-skills.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 8dd89c5

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Questions about Content Strategy

What does Content Strategy do?

When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters. Content Strategy is an agent skill from kostja94/marketing-skills. When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters.

When should I use Content Strategy?

Content Strategy fits situations like: wants to plan content for SEO; create content calendar; build topic clusters; the user mentions content strategy.

How do I install Content Strategy in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/seo/content/content-strategy in kostja94/marketing-skills) into .claude/skills/content-strategy in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Content Strategy in Codex?

Run `npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/seo/content/content-strategy in kostja94/marketing-skills) into .agents/skills/content-strategy in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Content Strategy in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/content-strategy, .gemini/skills/content-strategy, .github/skills/content-strategy and .opencode/skills/content-strategy in your project.

What does Content Strategy need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Content Strategy is instructions for the agent only.

Does Content Strategy access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Content Strategy safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Content Strategy use?

Content Strategy is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Content Strategy use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Content Strategy?

kostja94 (a GitHub user) maintains it in kostja94/marketing-skills, which has 1,025 GitHub stars. The repository holds 102 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 6, 2026.

Source: kostja94/marketing-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.