A professional-grade CLI for keyword research and competitive analysis optimized for AI agents and LLM context windows.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install dataforseo-cli
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install dataforseo-cli using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is dataforseo-cli?
dataforseo-cli is a powerful command-line interface that bridges the gap between high-quality SEO data and automated workflows. By wrapping the DataForSEO API, this tool allows users and AI agents to programmatically access search volume, keyword difficulty, CPC, and competitive rankings. It is specifically designed as one of the essential Openclaw Skills for developers who need to integrate real-time marketing intelligence into their applications without the overhead of complex API implementations.
The tool prioritizes efficiency by defaulting to TSV (Tab-Separated Values) output, which is the most token-efficient structured format for LLMs. This makes it an ideal choice for building autonomous agents that need to perform SEO research, plan content, or analyze market trends within a limited context window.
dataforseo-cli Use Cases
- Automating keyword research and search volume discovery for content planning.
- Performing competitive domain analysis to identify ranking gaps and opportunities.
- Building custom SEO auditing tools and dashboards using Openclaw Skills.
- Tracking CPC and keyword difficulty trends for PPC campaign optimization.
- Generating structured SEO reports directly from the terminal or via agentic scripts.
How dataforseo-cli Works
- The user installs the CLI and authenticates using their DataForSEO API credentials.
- Commands are issued to fetch specific metrics such as keyword volume, related terms, or competitor rankings.
- The tool queries the DataForSEO API, handling parameters like location codes and language settings.
- Results are processed and cached locally to prevent redundant API calls and reduce costs.
- The data is returned in a structured format (TSV, JSON, or Table) optimized for either human reading or machine processing.
dataforseo-cli Setup
1. Installation
Install the package globally via npm:
npm install -g dataforseo-cli
2. Authentication
Configure your DataForSEO API credentials. You can use your login and password or a base64 token:
# Using login and password
dataforseo-cli --set-credentials login=YOUR_LOGIN password=YOUR_PASSWORD
# Using base64 token
dataforseo-cli --set-credentials base64=YOUR_BASE64_TOKEN
3. Verification
Check your setup status to ensure the API is reachable:
dataforseo-cli status
dataforseo-cli Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data into structured fields optimized for analysis. Most commands support the following data points:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
keyword |
The target search query |
volume |
Monthly average search volume |
cpc |
Average cost per click in USD |
difficulty |
Competition score on a scale of 0-100 |
competition |
Qualitative level (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH) |
trend |
A comma-separated list of the last 12 months of search volume |
position |
The ranking position of a domain for a specific keyword |
dataforseo-cli Advanced Features
- Intelligent Caching: Results are stored locally in
~/.config/dataforseo-cli/cache/to save on API credits. - LLM-Optimized Output: Defaults to TSV to minimize token usage, a critical feature for Openclaw Skills users.
- Batch Processing: Supports querying multiple keywords in a single API call for maximum efficiency.
- Global Reach: Built-in support for thousands of location codes and language variations.
- Offline Lookups: Access location and language code databases without consuming API credits.
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