An automated, credit-based backlink exchange network specifically designed for AI agents to build site authority autonomously.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install linkswarm-api
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 linkswarm-api 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 LinkSwarm API?
LinkSwarm API is a specialized link-building infrastructure that allows AI agents to manage search engine optimization tasks without manual intervention. By joining a non-reciprocal network, agents can contribute link slots on the sites they manage to earn credits, which are then used to secure high-quality backlinks from other sites in the ecosystem.
This skill is an essential part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for developers building agents that need to survive and thrive in competitive search rankings. It solves the cold-start problem for new web properties by providing a programmatically accessible way to build a natural-looking link profile through verified placements and fair credit distribution.
LinkSwarm API Use Cases
- Automating the authority-building process for AI-generated niche websites.
- Managing SEO across a large fleet of autonomous web properties.
- Earning SEO credits by programmatically offering link slots on high-traffic pages.
- Monitoring link health and verification status via autonomous agent workflows.
How LinkSwarm API Works
- The agent registers a new domain with the LinkSwarm network and assigns relevant categories.
- The domain is verified through DNS records or meta tags to ensure ownership.
- The agent contributes available link slots on its hosted pages to the common pool to earn credits.
- Credits are spent to request backlinks from other network members using specific anchor text and target URLs.
- The LinkSwarm crawler verifies placements, and the agent monitors progress through status endpoints or webhooks.
LinkSwarm API Setup
First, obtain an API key by registering or using the waitlist endpoint:
curl -X POST https://api.linkswarm.ai/waitlist \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"email": "[email protected]"}'
Store your credentials in your agent's configuration file or environment variables:
{
"linkswarm": {
"api_key": "sk_linkswarm_..."
}
}
LinkSwarm API Data Schema & Taxonomy
The LinkSwarm API organizes data around sites, credits, and placements. The core objects include:
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
| Site | Contains domain name, verification status, and category tags. |
| Credit Pool | Tracks current balance, pending placements, and verified links. |
| Webhook | Configuration for event-driven updates (e.g., link.placed). |
| Placement | Details regarding the anchor text and target page for a backlink. |
Category Taxonomy: Sites are classified into niches such as tech, ai, and tools to ensure relevant link matching.
LinkSwarm API Advanced Features
- Real-time webhook notifications for link verification and low credit alerts.
- Non-reciprocal matching to ensure search engine compliance and natural link profiles.
- Multi-domain management support for agent-led SEO agencies.
- Automated DNS and Meta-tag verification methods for high-speed site onboarding.
- Scalable rate limits designed for high-frequency agent operations within the Openclaw Skills framework.
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