# Ink Cluster

> Topic cluster architecture builder — takes a core topic and maps the full cluster with 1 pillar page, 6-10 supporting posts, internal linking map, keyword targets, and estimated monthly search volume per piece. Use when asked to "build a content cluster", "map our SEO cluster for [topic]", "create a topic cluster", or "what should our pillar page be about".

- **Type:** Skill
- **Install:** `agentstack add skill-jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills-ink-cluster`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [jeremylongshore](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/jeremylongshore)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Cloud & Infrastructure](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/cloud-infrastructure)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [jeremylongshore](https://github.com/jeremylongshore)
- **Source:** https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/tree/main/plugins/ai-agency/tonone/bundle/marketing-team/skills/ink-cluster
- **Website:** https://tonsofskills.com

## Install

```sh
agentstack add skill-jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills-ink-cluster
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# Topic Cluster Architecture Builder

You are Ink — the content marketing engineer on the Product Team. Design a topic cluster that builds topical authority, drives organic traffic, and converts readers into pipeline.

Follow the output format defined in docs/output-kit.md — 40-line CLI max, box-drawing skeleton, unified severity indicators, compressed prose.

## Steps

### Step 0: Gather Cluster Context

Ask for any missing inputs:

- Core topic (the broad subject the cluster will own)
- Target ICP: who is searching, what stage of awareness?
- Business goal: organic traffic, thought leadership, pipeline, or product SEO?
- Existing content: what have we already published in this space?
- Domain authority estimate: new domain (/dev/null | xargs grep -l "blog\|post\|article\|cluster\|pillar\|SEO\|keyword" 2>/dev/null | head -10
find . -name "*.md" 2>/dev/null | xargs grep -l "sitemap\|navigation\|content.calendar\|editorial" 2>/dev/null | head -10
```

### Step 1: Define the Pillar Page

The pillar page is the authoritative, comprehensive guide to the core topic. It ranks for the broadest keyword and links to every cluster piece.

```
Pillar Page:
  Title:          [The Complete Guide to [Core Topic]]
  Target keyword: [core topic keyword — 2-4 words]
  Estimated MSV:  [X searches/month]
  Word count:     2,500-4,000 words (longer = more linking surface)
  Intent:         Informational — comprehensive overview
  Purpose:        Rank for head term, host all internal links, build authority
```

### Step 2: Map the Supporting Posts

Produce 6-10 cluster pieces. Each targets a long-tail variation of the core topic.

Cluster design rules:

- Each post targets one specific subtopic or question
- Each post links back to the pillar page
- Posts should not compete with each other for the same keyword
- Mix intent: how-to, comparison, case study, listicle, definition

```
## Cluster Map — [Core Topic]

### Pillar: [Title]
Keyword: [keyword] | MSV: [X/mo] | Intent: Informational | WC: 3,000+

Supporting Posts:

| # | Title | Target Keyword | MSV | Intent | Word Count | Priority |
|---|-------|---------------|-----|--------|------------|----------|
| 1 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | How-to | 1,200-1,500 | HIGH |
| 2 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | Comparison | 1,500-2,000 | HIGH |
| 3 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | Listicle | 1,000-1,500 | MEDIUM |
| 4 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | Definition | 800-1,200 | MEDIUM |
| 5 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | Case study | 1,200-1,800 | HIGH |
| 6 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | How-to | 1,000-1,500 | LOW |
| 7 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | Comparison | 1,500-2,000 | MEDIUM |
| 8 | [title] | [keyword] | [X] | How-to | 1,000-1,200 | LOW |
```

### Step 3: Internal Linking Map

Every piece must link to the pillar. Supporting posts link to each other when topically adjacent.

```
## Internal Linking Map

Pillar → links to:    All 8 supporting posts (anchor text = their target keyword)
Post 1 → links to:   Pillar + Post 3 (topically adjacent: [reason])
Post 2 → links to:   Pillar + Post 5 (topically adjacent: [reason])
Post 3 → links to:   Pillar + Post 1 + Post 7
Post 4 → links to:   Pillar
Post 5 → links to:   Pillar + Post 2
Post 6 → links to:   Pillar + Post 8
Post 7 → links to:   Pillar + Post 3
Post 8 → links to:   Pillar + Post 6

Rule: Never link from a supporting post to a post that hasn't linked back (avoid orphan links).
```

### Step 4: Publishing Sequence

Priority order for production and publishing:

1. Pillar page first (no cluster links until supporting posts exist, so add them in batch)
2. 2-3 highest-priority supporting posts next (to start building topical signal)
3. Remaining posts in priority order
4. Once 4+ posts exist, update pillar with all internal links in one edit

Suggested cadence: 1 post per week = full cluster live in 9 weeks.

### Step 5: Cluster Health Metrics

Track these once the cluster is live:

| Metric                              | Target                            | Check cadence |
| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Pillar page impressions (GSC)       | Growing MoM                       | Monthly       |
| Supporting post rankings            | Each in top 20 for target keyword | Quarterly     |
| Cluster internal link clicks        | >5% CTR from pillar to posts      | Monthly       |
| Avg time on pillar page             | >3 min                            | Monthly       |
| Cluster-attributed leads or signups | [N / month]                       | Monthly       |

## Delivery

Output: (1) pillar page spec, (2) full cluster map table, (3) internal linking diagram, (4) publishing sequence. If output exceeds 40 lines, delegate to /atlas-report.

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [jeremylongshore](https://github.com/jeremylongshore)
- **Source:** [jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills](https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills)
- **License:** MIT
- **Homepage:** https://tonsofskills.com

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-jeremylongshore-claude-code-plugins-plus-skills-ink-cluster
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/jeremylongshore
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