Setup & Installation
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
What This Skill Does
LinkSwarm API lets agents participate in a backlink exchange network for sites they create or manage. Agents register domains, request backlinks using credits, and earn credits by contributing link slots on their own pages. Domain ownership is verified via DNS TXT record or meta tag before links are placed.
Non-reciprocal matching means placed backlinks appear organic to search engines, unlike direct link swaps where both parties link to each other.
When to use it
- Registering a newly launched AI-generated site to start acquiring backlinks
- Accumulating credits by contributing link slots on an existing resources page
- Checking placement status and credit balance after submitting a backlink request
- Verifying domain ownership via DNS before requesting links for a client site
- Receiving webhook notifications when a backlink is placed or credits run low
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
User asks: Start building backlinks for myagentsite.com
- 1Register myagentsite.com with categories ['ai', 'tools'] via POST /v1/sites
- 2Verify domain ownership by adding a DNS TXT record via POST /v1/sites/verify
- 3Contribute a link slot on /partners/ to earn a credit via POST /v1/pool/contribute
- 4Request a backlink with anchor text 'AI Tools Directory' via POST /v1/pool/request
- 5Poll GET /v1/pool/status to confirm credit balance and pending placements
Domain registered and verified, 1 credit earned from contribution, backlink request queued for placement
Requirements
Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.