// Generative Engine Optimization for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity).
API design principles and decision-making. REST vs GraphQL vs tRPC selection, response formats, versioning, pagination.
Database design principles and decision-making. Schema design, indexing strategy, ORM selection, serverless databases.
Design thinking and decision-making for web UI. Use when designing components, layouts, color schemes, typography, or creating aesthetic interfaces. Teaches principles, not fixed values.
Internationalization and localization patterns. Detecting hardcoded strings, managing translations, locale files, RTL support.
Automatic quality control, linting, and static analysis procedures. Use after every code modification to ensure syntax correctness and project standards. Triggers onKeywords: lint, format, check, validate, types, static analysis.
Mobile-first design thinking and decision-making for iOS and Android apps. Touch interaction, performance patterns, platform conventions. Teaches principles, not fixed values. Use when building React Native, Flutter, or native mobile apps.
| name | geo-fundamentals |
| description | Generative Engine Optimization for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity). |
| allowed-tools | Read, Glob, Grep |
Optimization for AI-powered search engines.
GEO = Generative Engine Optimization
| Goal | Platform |
|---|---|
| Be cited in AI responses | ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini |
| Aspect | SEO | GEO |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | #1 ranking | AI citations |
| Platform | AI engines | |
| Metrics | Rankings, CTR | Citation rate |
| Focus | Keywords | Entities, data |
| Engine | Citation Style | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | Numbered [1][2] | Highest citation rate |
| ChatGPT | Inline/footnotes | Custom GPTs |
| Claude | Contextual | Long-form content |
| Gemini | Sources section | SEO crossover |
How AI engines select content to cite:
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Semantic relevance | ~40% |
| Keyword match | ~20% |
| Authority signals | ~15% |
| Freshness | ~10% |
| Source diversity | ~15% |
| Element | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Original statistics | Unique, citable data |
| Expert quotes | Authority transfer |
| Clear definitions | Easy to extract |
| Step-by-step guides | Actionable value |
| Comparison tables | Structured info |
| FAQ sections | Direct answers |
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Knowledge Panel | Entity recognition |
| Wikipedia (if notable) | Authority source |
| Consistent info across web | Entity consolidation |
| Industry mentions | Authority signals |
| Crawler | Engine |
|---|---|
| GPTBot | ChatGPT/OpenAI |
| Claude-Web | Claude |
| PerplexityBot | Perplexity |
| Googlebot | Gemini (shared) |
| Strategy | When |
|---|---|
| Allow all | Want AI citations |
| Block GPTBot | Don't want OpenAI training |
| Selective | Allow some, block others |
| Metric | How to Track |
|---|---|
| AI citations | Manual monitoring |
| "According to [Brand]" mentions | Search in AI |
| Competitor citations | Compare share |
| AI-referred traffic | UTM parameters |
| ❌ Don't | ✅ Do |
|---|---|
| Publish without dates | Add timestamps |
| Vague attributions | Name sources |
| Skip author info | Show credentials |
| Thin content | Comprehensive coverage |
Remember: AI cites content that's clear, authoritative, and easy to extract. Be the best answer.
| Script | Purpose | Command |
|---|---|---|
scripts/geo_checker.py | GEO audit (AI citation readiness) | python scripts/geo_checker.py <project_path> |