# finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp

This skill reviews Google results for target keywords and spots topics with weak coverage. Use it to decide which content ideas deserve attention.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 767 installs · ★ 1
- Author: apidojo
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/apidojo-io/apidojo-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/intent/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-05-13
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp

## What it does

The skill collects Google results with Apify’s `apidojo~google-search-scraper`, then checks for signs of weak coverage: dated pages, low-authority domains, vague titles, and forum results in place of editorial pages. It scores potential gaps, groups related topics, and produces a prioritized report with suggested content angles.

Set the `APIFY_TOKEN` environment variable before running it. Results can be collected with `scripts/run_actor.js`, the Apify MCP server, or the REST API. The scraper will not run without `APIFY_TOKEN`. Its scores use indirect signals, so review the leading pages yourself before committing to a topic.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --skill finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --skill finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --skill finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install apidojo-io/apidojo-skills finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --skill finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --path skills/intent/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add apidojo-io/apidojo-skills --skill finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/apidojo-io/apidojo-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/intent/finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- spot keywords with weak Google coverage
- compare the quality of pages ranking for selected queries
- find dated pages and forum-heavy results
- group content gaps by topic
- draft a prioritized list of article angles

## Example prompts
- Find topics that Google results cover poorly for indoor plant care.
- Compare the Google results for these keywords and suggest areas that need fuller coverage.
- Review this niche’s search results and identify content gaps worth pursuing.

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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````text
---
name: finding-content-gaps-from-google-serp
description: >
  Finds content gaps and opportunities from Google SERP analysis using apidojo's Google Search
  scraper on Apify. Triggers when the user asks to: find content gaps in Google search results,
  identify topics that are poorly covered in Google SERPs, discover content opportunities where
  competitors are ranking but coverage is weak, analyze what is missing from the top search
  results for a keyword, find underserved topics in a niche from Google search, or identify
  where existing content could easily outrank weak competitors.
  Returns keyword opportunities, SERP quality scores, content gap analysis, and recommended topics.
  Ideal for SEO strategists, content marketers, and blog editors prioritizing content investments.
license: Apache-2.0
metadata:
  author: apidojo
  version: "1.0"
  apify-actor: apidojo/google-search-scraper
---

# Finding Content Gaps from Google SERP

Analyzes Google SERP results to identify where existing content is weak, outdated, or missing key information — these are the gaps where new content can rank quickly.

## Prerequisites

- `APIFY_TOKEN` environment variable set
- Optional: Apify MCP server installed

## Inputs

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Notes |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------|
| `startUrls` | array | Optional | `[]` | Google search URLs |
| `searchTerms` | array | Optional | `[]` | Keywords to search on Google |
| `countryCode` | string | Optional | `US` | Country for Google search (e.g. `US`, `GB`, `TR`) |
| `languageCode` | string | Optional | — | Language for results (e.g. `en`) |
| `maxItems` | number | Optional | Unlimited | Maximum results to return across all queries |
| `maxPagesPerQuery` | integer | Optional | `1` | Maximum result pages per query |
| `mobileResults` | boolean | Optional | `false` | Fetch mobile SERP layout |
| `customMapFunction` | string | Optional | — | JavaScript function to transform each output object |

## Workflow

```
Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Run google-search-scraper for all keywords
- [ ] Step 2: Analyze SERP result quality signals
- [ ] Step 3: Score content gap opportunity per keyword
- [ ] Step 4: Cluster gaps by theme
- [ ] Step 5: Deliver prioritized content gap report
```

### Step 1: Scrape SERPs


**Recommended — run_actor.js (handles waiting, output, and file saving automatically):**
```bash
# Quick answer (prints table to chat)
node scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "apidojo~google-search-scraper" \
  --input '{"param": "value"}'

# Save as CSV
node scripts/run_actor.js \
  --actor "apidojo~google-search-scraper" \
  --input '{"param": "value"}' \
````
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