| name | Backlink Submission (Non-Blog) |
| description | Automate backlink submission for directories, forums, and other non-blog resources using AI and browser automation |
| version | 1.1.0 |
| author | MyBacklinks |
| triggers | submit backlinks, submit directory backlinks, submit forum backlinks, batch submit non-blog backlinks, automate backlink outreach |
| dependencies | mybacklinks, chrome-dev-tools |
Backlink Submission Skill (Non-Blog)
自动化外链提交技能,专门处理非博客类型的外链资源(目录站、论坛、社交平台等)。
📝 博客外链请使用 blog-commenter-skill - 它有专门的脚本支持 WordPress、Ghost、Disqus 等博客平台。
适用范围
| 类型 | 本技能支持 | 说明 |
|---|---|---|
directory |
✅ | 目录站、产品目录、工具列表 |
forum |
✅ | 论坛、社区、问答平台 |
social |
✅ | 社交媒体、Profile 页面 |
other |
✅ | 其他类型资源 |
blog |
❌ | 请使用 blog-commenter-skill |
Trigger Conditions
This Skill activates when users request:
- "Submit directory backlinks"
- "Submit forum backlinks"
- "Batch submit non-blog backlinks to [project name]"
- "Automate directory listing submission"
Required Tools
| MCP Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
mybacklinks |
Fetch projects, backlink resources, and record submission results |
chrome-dev-tools |
Browser automation for form filling and submission |
Execution Workflow
Phase 1: Fetch Project Information
- Call
listProjectsto retrieve all projects from MyBacklinks.app - Display project list for user selection
- Call
getProjectDetailto fetch:- Project name
- Project description
- Project domain
- Project URL
Example Output:
Project: MyBacklinks
URL: https://mybacklinks.app
Description: Backlink management platform for indie hackers
Phase 2: Retrieve Available Resources
Call
discoverBacklinkOpportunitiesto get backlink resources:{ "projectId": "<selected_project_id>", "filter": { "payment": "free", "types": ["directory", "forum", "social", "other"] }, "limit": 50 }Filter criteria:
paymentType = "free"(free resources only)type != "blog"(exclude blog type - use blog-commenter-skill instead)- Prefer resources with
howToSubmitfield populated
Display resource list for confirmation:
Found X submittable non-blog backlink resources: 1. example-directory.com (DR: 45) - directory 2. startup-forum.com (DR: 38) - forum 3. social-profile.com (DR: 52) - social ... Proceed with submission? (Blog resources excluded - use blog-commenter-skill)
Phase 3: Execute Submissions
For each resource:
3.1 Load Chrome DevTools
openskills read chrome-devtools
3.2 Parse howToSubmit
Read the resource's howToSubmit field (Markdown format) to understand submission steps.
howToSubmit Example:
## Submission Method
1. Navigate to https://example.com/submit
2. Login with Google account
3. Fill out the form:
- **Website Name**: Enter your website name
- **URL**: Enter your project URL
- **Description**: Write a 50-100 word English description
- **Category**: Select "Tools" or "SaaS"
4. Click the "Submit" button
5. Wait for email confirmation (typically 1-3 days)
## Important Notes
- Chinese content not accepted
- Each account limited to 3 website submissions
3.3 Generate Submission Content
| Field | Generation Rule |
|---|---|
| Website Name | Project name |
| URL | Project URL |
| Description | Generate 50-100 word description based on project info |
| Anchor Text | Brand name, keyword, or URL |
Anchor Text Strategy:
- Brand Anchor: Project name (e.g., "MyBacklinks")
- URL Anchor: Domain (e.g., "mybacklinks.app")
- Keyword Anchor: Core keywords (e.g., "backlink management")
- Mixed Anchor: "Name - Feature" (e.g., "MyBacklinks - SEO Tool")
3.4 Browser Automation
Use chrome-dev-tools MCP:
- Navigate: Open submission URL
- Screenshot: Save initial page state
- Login (if required):
- Prefer Google OAuth (if already logged in)
- Or use
cc@{domain}/12345678 - If login fails, skip and mark as
login_required
- Fill Form: Complete form per howToSubmit instructions
- Submit: Click submit button
- Verify: Check for success confirmation
- Screenshot: Save final state
Example Execution:
→ Navigate to https://example-directory.com/submit
→ Wait for page load
→ Screenshot: /tmp/before-submit.png
→ Login with Google OAuth
→ Fill "Website Name": MyBacklinks
→ Fill "URL": https://mybacklinks.app
→ Fill "Description": [generated description]
→ Select "Category": Tools
→ Click "Submit" button
→ Verify: Success message detected
→ Screenshot: /tmp/after-submit.png
3.5 Record Results
Call upsertProjectBacklink to record results:
{
"projectId": "<project_id>",
"resourceId": "<resource_id>",
"targetUrl": "<project_url>",
"backlinkUrl": "<submission_url>",
"anchor": "<generated_anchor>",
"status": "submitted",
"notes": "Auto-submitted via backlink-submission-skill at 2024-01-15"
}
3.6 Update howToSubmit (if needed)
For successful first-time submissions, or when better instructions are discovered, call updateBacklinkResource:
Update resource {resourceId}:
- howToSubmit: |
## How to Submit on {resourceDomain}
1. Visit {submissionUrl}
2. {Login instructions}
3. Fill form: {Form fields}
4. Click submit
**Notes:** {Special requirements}
Phase 4: Summary Report
## Non-Blog Backlink Submission Report
**Project**: MyBacklinks
**Time**: 2024-01-15 10:30
**Skill**: backlink-submission-skill
### Statistics
- ✅ Successfully Submitted: 8
- ⏳ Pending Review: 3
- ❌ Failed: 1
- ⏭️ Skipped: 2 (login required)
### Details
| Resource | Type | Status | Notes |
|----------|------|--------|-------|
| example-directory.com | directory | ✅ Submitted | Awaiting confirmation |
| startup-forum.com | forum | ✅ Submitted | - |
| paid-directory.com | directory | ⏭️ Skipped | Paid resource |
### Next Steps
1. Check inbox for confirmation emails
2. Check indexing status after 3 days
3. Consider using blog-commenter-skill for blog resources
Error Handling
| Error Type | Handling |
|---|---|
| Page load failure | Retry 3 times, skip if still failing |
| Login required (no creds) | Skip, mark as "requires manual handling" |
| Form submission failed | Save screenshot, mark status=pending |
| Paid resource | Skip, only process free resources |
| CAPTCHA | Skip, prompt user for manual handling |
| Blog resource detected | Skip, suggest using blog-commenter-skill |
howToSubmit Format
## Submission Method
1. Navigate to [Submission URL]
2. [Login requirements - Google OAuth / email / none]
3. Fill out the form:
- **Field Name**: Instructions
- ...
4. [Submit button instructions]
5. [Post-submission steps]
## Important Notes
- [Restrictions]
- [Special requirements]
Related Skills
| Skill | Purpose | Resource Types |
|---|---|---|
| blog-commenter-skill | Automated blog comment posting | blog |
| backlink-submission-skill (this) | AI + browser automation | directory, forum, social, other |
Usage Example
User Request:
Help me submit directory and forum backlinks for my project
AI Execution:
- Fetch project info from MyBacklinks.app
- Query available free non-blog backlink resources
- Display list and request confirmation
- Load chrome-devtools skill
- Execute submissions following howToSubmit instructions
- Generate summary report
Security Notes
- Only operates through user-authorized MCP tools
- No sensitive information stored externally
- All operations traceable in MyBacklinks.app
- Default credentials:
cc@{domain}/12345678