Domain Authority Auditor

Domain Authority Auditor

40-item CITE domain audit: citation, impact, trust, entity scoring with veto checks

Category: development Source: aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills

What Is Domain Authority Auditor?

Domain Authority Auditor is a sophisticated skill designed to assess the overall trustworthiness, credibility, and authority of a domain using a comprehensive 40-item audit framework known as CITE—Citation, Impact, Trust, and Entity scoring. Developed for the Claude Code platform and compatible with the skills.sh and ClawHub marketplaces, this tool empowers developers, SEO specialists, and digital strategists to perform granular evaluations of website domains without relying on proprietary system packages. The skill offers multi-lingual support and integrates optional connections to MCP-enabled SEO tools, making it accessible for diverse global use cases.

The CITE methodology employed by Domain Authority Auditor systematically scores domains across four key dimensions: how frequently a site is cited (Citation), its influence in its sector (Impact), the reliability and transparency of its content (Trust), and the clarity of its organizational or individual identity (Entity). Each of the 40 criteria is scrutinized, with special veto checks to ensure that domains with critical failures in trust or authenticity are flagged, regardless of their performance elsewhere.

Why Use Domain Authority Auditor?

Domain Authority Auditor addresses the growing need for transparent, reproducible, and multifaceted domain assessments. Traditional domain rating tools often provide a single composite score, which may obscure underlying weaknesses or strengths. In contrast, this skill offers a detailed breakdown, enabling users to:

  • Identify specific factors affecting a domain’s reputation or risk of search engine penalties.
  • Enhance SEO strategies by targeting weaknesses in citation or trust signals.
  • Validate the credibility of external websites prior to link-building, partnerships, or content syndication.
  • Monitor the impact of remediation efforts after a Google penalty or negative SEO event.
  • Equip compliance and due diligence teams with data-driven, auditable trust assessments.

The skill is especially valuable when a business or developer requires in-depth, actionable insights rather than generic trust scores. Its veto mechanism ensures that domains with deal-breaking issues—such as flagged malware or clear evidence of manipulation—cannot receive a passing score, thus protecting users from risky associations.

How to Get Started

Domain Authority Auditor is designed for seamless integration within Claude Code environments and related skills marketplaces. To use the skill, ensure your environment meets the following prerequisites:

  • Claude Code ≥1.0 or compatible skills.sh/ClawHub/Vercel Labs ecosystem.
  • No additional system packages required.
  • Optional: Enable MCP network access for advanced SEO tool integrations (e.g., backlink analysis APIs).

Example Usage

Invoke the skill within your automation scripts or command line as follows:

## Basic CLI invocation
skills run domain-authority-auditor <domain>

## Example with a real domain
skills run domain-authority-auditor example.com

Or, programmatically within a Claude Code workflow:

from skills import run

result = run("domain-authority-auditor", "example.com")
print(result['cite_score'])
print(result['veto_flags'])

The output includes a detailed CITE breakdown, individual factor scores, and any veto flags (e.g., malware detected, trust breach).

Key Features

  • 40-Item CITE Audit: Comprehensive assessment across Citation, Impact, Trust, and Entity, each with 10 granular criteria.
  • Veto Checks: Automatic fail flags for domains exhibiting critical trust or security issues, regardless of numeric score.
  • Multi-Lingual & Geo-Aware: Supports assessments in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, with medium geo-relevance built in.
  • Integration Ready: Works seamlessly in Claude Code, skills.sh, ClawHub, and Vercel Labs environments, with optional MCP network hooks for external SEO data.
  • Transparent Scoring: Outputs detailed per-factor scores, allowing for precise diagnosis and targeted remediation.
  • No System Dependencies: Lightweight and cloud-native, with no need for system-level package installation.

Best Practices

  • Audit Regularly: Schedule routine domain audits to track improvements, detect emerging risks, and maintain compliance.
  • Leverage Veto Flags: Always review veto flags in output. These indicate non-negotiable issues that must be resolved immediately.
  • Combine with Other Tools: Integrate Domain Authority Auditor with your broader SEO and security toolchain for holistic domain management.
  • Act on Specific Insights: Use the per-factor CITE scores to prioritize actions—e.g., bolster trust signals, improve citation patterns, or clarify entity information.
  • Document Changes: Keep records of each audit’s output to monitor trends over time and support audit trails for compliance or stakeholder reporting.

Important Notes

  • Interpretation Requires Context: While the CITE framework is comprehensive, it should be interpreted alongside other business intelligence and risk data.
  • Veto Overrides: If a veto flag is raised (malware, clear manipulation, etc.), address these issues before considering any positive aspects of the score.
  • API Rate Limits: When enabling MCP or external SEO APIs, be mindful of associated rate limits and potential data privacy implications.
  • No Guarantee of Search Engine Outcomes: The Domain Authority Auditor provides robust guidance, but search engines may weigh factors differently and update algorithms frequently.
  • Open Source License: The tool is licensed under Apache-2.0, enabling modification and redistribution within compliance.

For full documentation, source code, and integration guides, visit the Domain Authority Auditor GitHub repository.