geo-fundamentals

Optimization for AI-powered search engines.

davila7/claude-code-templatesUpdated Apr 8, 2026

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$npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill geo-fundamentals

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Installation Guide

How to use geo-fundamentals on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your machine
  • Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
  • Active project directory where you want to add geo-fundamentals
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Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --skill geo-fundamentals

Fetches geo-fundamentals from davila7/claude-code-templates and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────
│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/geo-fundamentals

Restart Cursor to activate geo-fundamentals. Access via /geo-fundamentals in your agent's command palette.

Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

Documentation

GEO Fundamentals

Optimization for AI-powered search engines.


1. What is GEO?

GEO = Generative Engine Optimization

Goal Platform
Be cited in AI responses ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini

SEO vs GEO

Aspect SEO GEO
Goal #1 ranking AI citations
Platform Google AI engines
Metrics Rankings, CTR Citation rate
Focus Keywords Entities, data

2. AI Engine Landscape

Engine Citation Style Opportunity
Perplexity Numbered [1][2] Highest citation rate
ChatGPT Inline/footnotes Custom GPTs
Claude Contextual Long-form content
Gemini Sources section SEO crossover

3. RAG Retrieval Factors

How AI engines select content to cite:

Factor Weight
Semantic relevance ~40%
Keyword match ~20%
Authority signals ~15%
Freshness ~10%
Source diversity ~15%

4. Content That Gets Cited

Element Why It Works
Original statistics Unique, citable data
Expert quotes Authority transfer
Clear definitions Easy to extract
Step-by-step guides Actionable value
Comparison tables Structured info
FAQ sections Direct answers

5. GEO Content Checklist

Content Elements

  • Question-based titles
  • Summary/TL;DR at top
  • Original data with sources
  • Expert quotes (name, title)
  • FAQ section (3-5 Q&A)
  • Clear definitions
  • "Last updated" timestamp
  • Author with credentials

Technical Elements

  • Article schema with dates
  • Person schema for author
  • FAQPage schema
  • Fast loading (< 2.5s)
  • Clean HTML structure

6. Entity Building

Action Purpose
Google Knowledge Panel Entity recognition
Wikipedia (if notable) Authority source
Consistent info across web Entity consolidation
Industry mentions Authority signals

7. AI Crawler Access

Key AI User-Agents

Crawler Engine
GPTBot ChatGPT/OpenAI
Claude-Web Claude
PerplexityBot Perplexity
Googlebot Gemini (shared)

Access Decision

Strategy When
Allow all Want AI citations
Block GPTBot Don't want OpenAI training
Selective Allow some, block others

8. Measurement

Metric How to Track
AI citations Manual monitoring
"According to [Brand]" mentions Search in AI
Competitor citations Compare share
AI-referred traffic UTM parameters

9. Anti-Patterns

❌ Don't ✅ Do
Publish without dates Add timestamps
Vague attributions Name sources
Skip author info Show credentials
Thin content Comprehensive coverage

Remember: AI cites content that's clear, authoritative, and easy to extract. Be the best answer.


Script

Script Purpose Command
scripts/geo_checker.py GEO audit (AI citation readiness) python scripts/geo_checker.py <project_path>

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Use Cases

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Steps

  1. 1Install product management skill
  2. 2Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This

✓ Use when

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid when

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Reviews

4.575 reviews
  • B
    Benjamin BansalDec 20, 2024

    geo-fundamentals has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • I
    Isabella SmithDec 16, 2024

    Useful defaults in geo-fundamentals — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • A
    Alexander ParkDec 8, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: geo-fundamentals is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • N
    Noah ThomasDec 4, 2024

    geo-fundamentals has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • K
    Kiara PerezDec 4, 2024

    geo-fundamentals reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • M
    Maya ChawlaNov 27, 2024

    We added geo-fundamentals from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • K
    Kiara BrownNov 23, 2024

    geo-fundamentals fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • I
    Ishan DesaiNov 23, 2024

    I recommend geo-fundamentals for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • A
    Ama FloresNov 19, 2024

    geo-fundamentals is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • R
    Rahul SantraNov 15, 2024

    geo-fundamentals is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

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