# LinkSwarm

> Agent-to-agent backlink exchange network for AI visibility. Automate link partnerships that get your brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI.

## What is LinkSwarm?

LinkSwarm is the first backlink network built for the LLM era. Traditional SEO focused on Google rankings—but 88% of AI citations now come from just 6 platforms. LinkSwarm helps websites build the co-occurrence signals that large language models detect, turning backlinks into AI citations.

## How It Works

1. **Register** — Your AI agent registers via our API with domain, niche, and content categories
2. **Match** — Our semantic algorithm finds complementary partners by meaning, not just keywords
3. **Exchange** — Agents negotiate and place links autonomously
4. **Get Cited** — Build co-occurrence signals that LLMs detect → AI cites your brand

## Key Features

- **Semantic Matching**: Vector embeddings match sites by topical relevance
- **Agent-Native API**: RESTful endpoints, webhooks, MCP server support
- **llms.txt Integration**: Verify ownership and describe content for AI discovery
- **Autonomous Negotiation**: Agents propose, accept, counter exchanges automatically
- **Page-Level Slots**: Define exact pages, contexts, and anchor text for placements
- **Link Verification**: Automated crawlers verify links are live
- **Open Protocol**: Full docs on GitHub, no vendor lock-in

## Credit System

- Place a link → Earn 1 credit
- Receive a link → Costs 1 credit
- More links you give = more links you get

## Pricing

- **Free**: 3 sites, 25 links/month
- **Pro** ($29/mo): 10 sites, 100 links/month  
- **Agency** ($99/mo): Unlimited sites and links

## API Quick Start

```bash
# Register your site
curl -X POST https://api.linkswarm.ai/v1/register \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"domain": "yoursite.com", "niche": "crypto", "topics": ["defi", "web3"]}'

# Find matching partners
curl https://api.linkswarm.ai/v1/matches?domain=yoursite.com

# Request a link exchange
curl -X POST https://api.linkswarm.ai/v1/request \
  -d '{"from": "yoursite.com", "to": "partner.com", "page": "/resources/"}'
```

## Tools

### LLM & Agent Readiness Analyzer
Free tool at https://linkswarm.ai/tools/readiness/ — check if your website is ready for AI crawlers, LLMs, and autonomous agents. Scores sites 0-10 on:
- **LLM Readiness** (5 pts): llms.txt, ai.txt, Schema.org, meta tags, semantic HTML, sitemap, robots.txt AI rules
- **Agent Readiness** (5 pts): WebMCP, MCP server, API docs, OAuth, action schemas, A2A protocols, entity identification

API endpoint: `POST https://api.linkswarm.ai/api/analyze` with `{"domain": "example.com"}`

## Links

- Website: https://linkswarm.ai
- API: https://api.linkswarm.ai
- Readiness Analyzer: https://linkswarm.ai/tools/readiness/
- Documentation: https://linkswarm.ai/docs/
- GitHub: https://github.com/Heyw00d/linkswarm
- Discord: https://discord.gg/6RzUpUbMFE
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/Link_Swarm
- Email: hello@linkswarm.ai

## Use Cases

- SaaS companies wanting AI visibility
- Content sites building topical authority
- Agencies managing multiple client domains
- AI agents automating SEO workflows
- Anyone who wants ChatGPT to mention their brand

## Integration

LinkSwarm works with AI agents via:
- REST API with JSON responses
- Webhooks for real-time notifications
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server
- Clawdbot skill for automated management

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