seo-hreflang

Generate or validate hreflang tags for HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

53|25|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill seo-hreflang-naveedharri
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: seo-hreflang
Source: https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills/tree/main/plugins/seo/skills/seo-hreflang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/naveedharri/benai-skills --skill seo-hreflang-naveedharri

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hreflang and international SEO issues cause mis-targeting and indexing problems when sites offer content in multiple languages and regions. This skill provides a structured, phase-based workflow to validate existing hreflang sets or generate correct implementations for HTML, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based, interactive workflow that guides users through discovery, validation, and generation.
  • Supports HTML link tags, HTTP header, and XML sitemap implementations.
  • Suitable for cross-domain setups and multi-language sites with regional variants like en-US, fr-FR, etc.

Quick Start

Guide me through validating or generating hreflang tags for a site with multiple languages and regions.

Frequently Asked Questions about seo-hreflang

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate hreflang tags for a multilingual website?▼

To validate hreflang tags, map all language variants on the target site and check ISO 639-1 language codes, ISO 3166-1 region codes, x-default handling, and canonical URL alignment across HTML pages, HTTP headers, and XML sitemaps.

What is the best way to generate hreflang tags for international SEO?▼

Generating hreflang tags for international SEO requires mapping all language and regional variants and applying correct ISO codes and x-default attributes to HTML link tags, HTTP headers, or XML sitemaps to prevent mis-targeting and indexing issues.

Does hreflang validation work with cross-domain setups and XML sitemaps?▼

Hreflang validation supports cross-domain setups and can be applied to XML sitemaps, HTML link tags, and HTTP headers to ensure correct international targeting across different domains.

How do I fix hreflang and canonical URL misalignment on my site?▼

Fixing hreflang and canonical URL misalignment involves discovering all language variants, verifying ISO language and region codes, and ensuring the canonical URLs correctly match the designated x-default and regional hreflang entries.

When do I need to use x-default in hreflang tags?▼

You need to use x-default in hreflang tags when specifying a default page for users whose language or region does not match any of the targeted language variants, ensuring correct indexing and routing for international audiences.