# Blog Calendar

Generate editorial calendars for blogs with topic clusters, publishing schedules...

- Repository: https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-blog (2608 stars)
- Category: Marketing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-30
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add AgriciDaniel/claude-blog --skill blog-calendar -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add AgriciDaniel/claude-blog --skill blog-calendar -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add AgriciDaniel/claude-blog --skill blog-calendar -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add AgriciDaniel/claude-blog --skill blog-calendar -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add AgriciDaniel/claude-blog`

## Description

Generate editorial calendars for blogs with topic clusters, publishing schedules, content decay detection, freshness update plans, seasonal opportunities, content mix formula, template integration, and distribution scheduling. Plans monthly or quarterly calendars optimized for SEO topic authority and freshness signals based on content priority. Use when user says "editorial calendar", "content calendar", "blog calendar", "publishing schedule", "blog plan", "content plan", "what should I write".

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Blog Calendar: Editorial Planning

Generates editorial calendars with topic clusters, publishing cadence,
freshness update schedules, content decay detection, template recommendations,
distribution planning, and seasonal hooks. Optimized for building topical
authority (Google) and maintaining citation freshness for AI surfaces.

## Cross-reference

This skill operates at the FLOW Find stage. Before selecting topics, run
`/blog flow find` for keyword discovery, content prioritization, and audience
avatar prompts that should inform cluster selection and topic sequencing.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Understand the Blog

Gather context:
1. **Niche/industry**: What is the blog about?
2. **Existing content**: Scan for existing blog posts (Glob for *.md, *.mdx, *.html)
3. **Publishing cadence**: How often can they publish? (default: 2x/week)
4. **Timeframe**: Monthly or quarterly calendar?
5. **Business goals**: What should the blog drive? (traffic, leads, authority)

### Step 2: Topic Cluster Design

Design 3-5 topic clusters (pillar + supporting content):

```
Cluster: [Pillar Topic]
├── Pillar Page: [Comprehensive guide - 3,000+ words]
├── Supporting: [Subtopic 1 - 2,000 words]
├── Supporting: [Subtopic 2 - 2,000 words]
├── Supporting: [Subtopic 3 - 1,500 words]
├── Comparison: [X vs Y - 1,500 words]
└── FAQ: [Common questions - 1,500 words]
```

Each cluster should:
- Target a primary keyword theme
- Cover the topic comprehensively for topical authority
- Include varied content types (guides, comparisons, how-tos, listicles)
- Support internal linking between cluster pages

### Step 2.5: Content Decay Detection

Scan existing blog posts for `lastUpdated` or `date` fields in frontmatter.
Classify each post by staleness using these thresholds:

The rest: https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-blog/blob/HEAD/brain/.raw/sources/claude-blog-skill/skills/blog-calendar/SKILL.md