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SEO keyword research workflow for blog generation using Google Trends data.
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-research --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .claude/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.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/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .claude/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-researchType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-research --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .agents/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .agents/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-research --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .cursor/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .cursor/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git --path skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-research --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .gemini/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .gemini/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-researchInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .github/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .github/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install Varnan-Tech/opendirectory seo-keyword-research --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research .opencode/skills/seo-keyword-research && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "seo-keyword-research" agent skill from https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research into .opencode/skills/seo-keyword-research/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "seo-keyword-research", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
seo-keyword-researchSEO keyword research workflow for blog generation using Google Trends data.
SEO Keyword Research is an agent skill from Varnan-Tech/opendirectory. SEO keyword research workflow for blog generation using Google Trends data. Use when writing blog posts, planning content calendars, or optimizing articles for search engines. Finds breakout keywords, builds content structure, and generates SEO-optimized blog outlines targeting tech and developer audiences.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including scripts and reference files (for example `references/keyword-placement-guide.md`, `references/tech-blog-examples.md` and `scripts/blog_seo_research.py`).
It sits in Marketing & SEO, covering Keyword research, Content strategy and Blog and article writing. The repository describes itself as: AI Agent Skills built for Founders who hate Marketing. The licence is MIT.
9 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9bf5144. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:
Bash(python:*)Bash(curl:*)ReadFrom allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
curlpythonFrom the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:
serpapi.comFrom URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:
SERPAPI_KEYFrom names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
SEO Keyword Research loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.8k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 82 tokens; SKILL.md has 625 words of instructions outside code blocks.
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.
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); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.
The full file from Varnan-Tech/opendirectory at commit 9bf5144, republished under its MIT licence (© Varnan-Tech). 625 words, ~1,757 tokens.
.claude/skills/seo-keyword-research/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.Find trending, high-opportunity keywords BEFORE writing blog content. This skill turns generic blog topics into SEO-optimized content that ranks.
Always research keywords BEFORE generating blog content.
BAD: Write blog -> Hope it ranks -> Usually doesn't
GOOD: Research keywords -> Find breakout opportunity -> Write optimized blog -> Ranks wellWhen analyzing Google Trends RELATED_QUERIES results, prioritize keywords in this order:
formatted_value: "Breakout" = 5000%+ growthformatted_value: "+100%" or higherformatted_value: "+50%" to "+99%"Query RELATED_QUERIES with the user's blog topic:
curl -s "https://serpapi.com/search?engine=google_trends&q=USER_TOPIC&data_type=RELATED_QUERIES&date=today+3-m&api_key=$SERPAPI_KEY"From the response, extract:
Select the primary keyword:
Query RELATED_TOPICS with the same topic:
curl -s "https://serpapi.com/search?engine=google_trends&q=USER_TOPIC&data_type=RELATED_TOPICS&date=today+3-m&api_key=$SERPAPI_KEY"Extract topic titles from rising + top results. These become your H2 section headings (pick 3-5).
Only if choosing between multiple candidate keywords or validating viability:
curl -s "https://serpapi.com/search?engine=google_trends&q=KEYWORD&data_type=TIMESERIES&date=today+12-m&api_key=$SERPAPI_KEY"Compare recent 2-month average vs. earlier 2-month average. If recent > earlier, trend is rising — proceed. If declining, consider a different keyword.
Build the outline using this structure:
Title: [Primary Keyword] — [Benefit/Number] [Year]
(max 60 characters, must include primary keyword)
Meta Description: (150-160 chars, primary + 1-2 secondary keywords)
# [H1 — same as or variation of title]
## Introduction (150 words)
- Primary keyword in first 100 words
- Hook with a problem or question
- Preview what they'll learn
## [H2: Related Topic 1 from Step 2]
### [H3: Long-tail question from Step 1]
Content answering the question (150-200 words)
### [H3: Another long-tail question]
Content (150-200 words)
## [H2: Related Topic 2]
### [H3: Long-tail question]
### [H3: Long-tail question]
## [H2: Related Topic 3]
### [H3: Long-tail question]
### [H3: Long-tail question]
## Conclusion (100 words)
- Summarize key points
- Primary keyword mentioned once
- Call-to-action
Target: 1500-2500 words total| Location | Rule |
|---|---|
| Title | Include primary keyword, max 60 chars |
| H1 | Same as title or slight variation |
| H2 headings (3-5) | Use related topics, natural language |
| H3 headings (8-12) | Use long-tail keywords, question format |
| First paragraph | Primary keyword in first 100 words |
| Body content | Primary keyword 1-2% density, secondary 0.5-1% |
| Conclusion | Primary keyword once |
| Meta description | Primary + 1-2 secondary, 150-160 chars |
Never keyword-stuff. Content must read naturally. Google penalizes unnatural repetition.
Before generating the blog, verify:
If no breakout or high-growth keywords exist for the topic, inform the user that SEO opportunity is limited and suggest alternative angles or related topics that do have growth.
Free tier: 250 searches/month
| Strategy | Calls/Blog | Monthly Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal (recommended) | 2 | 125 blogs |
| Standard | 3 | 83 blogs |
| Complete | 4 | 62 blogs |
Default to 2 calls (RELATED_QUERIES + RELATED_TOPICS). Only add TIMESERIES or GEO_MAP when specifically needed.
For a complete working example, run:
python scripts/blog_seo_research.py "your blog topic"See scripts/blog_seo_research.py for the implementation.
© Varnan-Tech, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
SKILL.md and 3 other files (scripts, references) in skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research of Varnan-Tech/opendirectory.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9bf5144
SEO Keyword Research next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEO Keyword Research this skillVarnan-Tech/opendirectory | 674 | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Content Engineericrisco/rsc-harness | 180 | — | ~2.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Article Writingericrisco/rsc-harness | 180 | — | ~2.9k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Ink Briefjeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace | 2.8k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| SEO Keyword ClusteringAgriciDaniel/claude-seo | 19k | 2 repos | ~3.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| SEO Content Brief GeneratorAgriciDaniel/claude-seo | 19k | 2 repos | ~2.6k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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SEO keyword research workflow for blog generation using Google Trends data. SEO Keyword Research is an agent skill from Varnan-Tech/opendirectory. SEO keyword research workflow for blog generation using Google Trends data.
SEO Keyword Research fits situations like: writing blog posts; planning content calendars; optimizing articles for search engines.
Run `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research in Varnan-Tech/opendirectory) into .claude/skills/seo-keyword-research in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
Run `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/google-trends-api-skills/seo-keyword-research in Varnan-Tech/opendirectory) into .agents/skills/seo-keyword-research in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill seo-keyword-research -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/seo-keyword-research, .gemini/skills/seo-keyword-research, .github/skills/seo-keyword-research and .opencode/skills/seo-keyword-research in your project.
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, SEO Keyword Research needs Python for the scripts in its folder, the command-line tools its instructions call (curl and python) and credentials named SERPAPI_KEY. Our summary lists: Python 3; A credential in SERPAPI_KEY. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Bash(python:*), Bash(curl:*), Read.
SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: serpapi.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
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. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.
SEO Keyword Research is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 2k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
Skills that share tags, products or a category with SEO Keyword Research: Content Engine (ericrisco/rsc-harness, 180 stars), Article Writing (ericrisco/rsc-harness, 180 stars), Ink Brief (jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace, 2.8k stars) and SEO Keyword Clustering (AgriciDaniel/claude-seo, 19k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Varnan-Tech (a GitHub organization) maintains it in Varnan-Tech/opendirectory, which has 674 GitHub stars. The repository holds 61 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.
Source: Varnan-Tech/opendirectory on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.