# Article Links

> Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Optimize article link density. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.

- Skill: `thedaviddias/article-links` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add thedaviddias/article-links`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedaviddias/article-links/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: thedaviddias (https://skillmd.com/u/thedaviddias)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedaviddias/article-links

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# Optimize article link density

A natural link profile within articles establishes authority, improves site crawlability, and provides additional value to users by pointing them to relevant resources.

## Quick Reference

- Include a balanced mix of internal and external links based on content length
- Link to authoritative external sources to validate facts and data
- Use internal links to connect related topics and keep users engaged on your site

## Check

Review the article to ensure it contains a sufficient number of relevant internal and external links.

## Fix

Add 2-3 internal links to related content and 1-2 external links to authoritative sources to back up your claims.

## Explain

Explain the role of internal and external links in building a site's topical authority and improving the user journey.

## Code Review

Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Optimize article link density. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/seo/article-links