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Use Directories.ai with Claude Code

Manage your directories, listings, and content directly from Claude Code using Skills and MCP integration.

Quick Start (2 minutes)

1

Get your API key

Go to your Dashboard → Select a directory → Settings → Developer to find your API key.

2

Create the Skill file

Copy the SKILL.md below into your project's .agents/skills/ folder.

3

Add MCP config

Add the MCP server config to your claude_desktop_config.json or project settings.

4

Start using it!

Ask Claude Code to "list all directory entries" or "create a new listing for..."

Directories.ai SKILL.md

Save this as .agents/skills/directories-ai/SKILL.md

---
name: directories-ai
description: Manage directories, listings, and content on Directories.ai
---

# Directories.ai Skill

You are connected to a Directories.ai MCP server. Use it to manage directory listings, content, and settings.

## Available Operations

### Listings
- **Create listings**: Add new business/service listings with name, description, contact info, and categories
- **Update listings**: Modify existing listing details, status, or metadata
- **Search listings**: Query listings by name, category, location, or any field
- **Bulk operations**: Import/export listings via CSV or JSON

### Content
- **Generate articles**: Create SEO-optimized blog posts for the directory
- **Update descriptions**: Rewrite or enhance listing descriptions
- **SEO optimization**: Analyze and improve content for search visibility

### Directory Management
- **View analytics**: Check traffic, engagement, and growth metrics
- **Manage categories**: Create, update, or reorganize directory taxonomy
- **Settings**: Configure directory behavior, appearance, and integrations

## Example Prompts
- "Add a new listing for 'Sunrise Bakery' at 123 Main St with their website and hours"
- "Find all plumbers in the directory and update their descriptions to be more SEO-friendly"
- "Generate a blog post about the top 10 restaurants in our directory"
- "Show me this month's traffic analytics for the directory"
- "Export all listings as CSV"

## Configuration
This skill requires a Directories.ai API key. Set it in your environment:
```
DIRECTORIES_AI_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
```

What Can You Do?

Manage Listings from Terminal

Create, update, and organize listings using natural language commands in Claude Code.

"Add 5 new plumber listings with their websites and service areas"

Generate SEO Content

Have Claude write blog posts, listing descriptions, and category pages.

"Write a blog post comparing the top 10 electricians in our directory"

Bulk Data Operations

Import/export data, run bulk updates, and manage directory content at scale.

"Export all listings as CSV and update any with missing phone numbers"

Analytics & Reporting

Query your directory's performance data and get insights in Claude Code.

"Show me which categories have the most listings and highest traffic"

Who Benefits from This?

🔧 Claude Code Power Users

Manage multiple directories from a single Claude Code session. Automate bulk operations, run analytics queries, and build custom workflows.

🌐 WordPress Converts

Skip the dashboard learning curve. Use Claude Code to migrate your data, set up categories, and populate your new directory—all from the terminal.

🤖 AI-First Builders

Build directories that are managed entirely by AI. Set up automation rules, let Claude handle content creation, and focus on strategy.