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)
Get your API key
Go to your Dashboard → Select a directory → Settings → Developer to find your API key.
Create the Skill file
Copy the SKILL.md below into your project's .agents/skills/ folder.
Add MCP config
Add the MCP server config to your claude_desktop_config.json or project settings.
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.