Ahrefs Python

Name: Ahrefs Python
Author: ahrefs

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by ahrefs · vlatest · Repository

Automates Ahrefs SEO data extraction & analysis using Python, enabling programmatic access to site explorer metrics.

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add ahrefs-python npx -- -y @trustedskills/ahrefs-python

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ahrefs-python": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/ahrefs-python"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

This skill provides access to Ahrefs' webmaster tools and data using Python. It allows you to programmatically retrieve website metrics, analyze backlinks, and perform SEO research directly within your AI agent workflows. The integration enables automated reporting, competitive analysis, and custom SEO solutions.

When to use it

Automated SEO Reporting: Generate regular reports on keyword rankings, backlink profiles, or site health for clients or internal teams.
Competitive Analysis: Quickly gather data about competitor websites' traffic sources, backlinks, and top keywords.
Content Gap Analysis: Identify content opportunities by analyzing what topics competitors are ranking for but your website isn’t.
Backlink Monitoring: Track new or lost backlinks to your site and receive alerts when significant changes occur.

Key capabilities

Access Ahrefs API endpoints via Python.
Retrieve website metrics (traffic, rankings, backlinks).
Analyze competitor data.
Perform keyword research.

Example prompts

"Get the top 10 keywords for example.com and their ranking positions."
"Find websites linking to example.com that also link to competitor.com."
“Generate a report of backlinks acquired by my site in the last month.”

Tips & gotchas

Requires an Ahrefs API key for authentication. Ensure your API key has sufficient credits for the requested operations.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: ahrefs
Installs: 19

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