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Ahrefs Python

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ahrefs·vlatest·marketing·Apache-2.0

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

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  1. 1

    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add ahrefs/ahrefs-api-skills --skill ahrefs-python -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

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ahrefs

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    What it found

    • skills/ahrefs-python/SKILL.md:28pip install straight from a URL
      pip3 install git+https://github.com/ahrefs/ahrefs-python.git

  • Declares what it does: passed

    SKILL.md parses and declares a name and a description.

    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

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7e777771de
Manifest
skills/ahrefs-python/SKILL.md
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2 files, 392 lines
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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.