1	# Components: Table of Contents (TOC)
2
3	Guides TOC implementation for long-form articles, guides, and whitepapers. TOCs improve UX and SEO by enabling quick navigation and reducing bounce rates.
4
5	When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
6
7	## Initial Assessment
8
9	Check for project context first: If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read it for content structure.
10
11	Identify:
12	1. Content type: Blog article, guide, whitepaper, documentation
13	2. Length: TOC most valuable for 1000+ word content
14	3. Platform: Web, mobile, both
15
16	## Placement Strategies
17
18	\| Placement \| Best For \| Pros \| Cons \|
19	\|-----------\|----------\|------\|------\|
20	\| After intro \| Most articles \| Natural flow; visible early \| Can scroll out of view \|
21	\| Floating sidebar \| Very long content \| Always visible \| More complex; mobile challenges \|
22	\| Collapsible \| Long articles \| Less intrusive \| May be overlooked \|
23	\| Top of article \| Mobile-first \| Accessible on all devices \| Takes space \|
24
25	## Technical Implementation
26
27	### Heading Structure
28
29	- One `<h1>` per page
30	- `<h2>` for major sections
31	- `<h3>` for subsections; avoid skipping levels
32	- Headings >=15 characters for SEO
33
34	### Jump Links
35
36	- Assign unique IDs to headings (e.g., `id="keyword-optimization"`)
37	- Use kebab-case for IDs
38	- Link TOC entries via anchor tags (`#section-id`)
39	- Descriptive anchor text; include target keywords naturally
40
41	### Semantic HTML
42
43	```html
44	<nav aria-label="Table of contents">
45	<ol>
46	<li><a href="#section-1">Section Title</a></li>
47	</ol>
48	</nav>
49	```
50
51	## SEO Best Practices
52
53	\| Practice \| Purpose \|
54	\|----------\|---------\|
55	\| Schema.org TableOfContents \| Help search engines understand structure \|
56	\| Keywords in headings \| Natural integration; avoid stuffing \|
57	\| Jump links in SERP \| Google may feature TOC links; increases CTR; see serp-features \|
58
59	## UX Guidelines
60
61	### Visibility & Interaction
62
63	- Clear visual hierarchy; indent nested items
64	- Highlight current section when scrolling (optional)
65	- Smooth scroll behavior for jump links
66
67	### Mobile
68
69	- Minimum 16px font size
70	- Touch targets >=44x44px
71	- Responsive layout; consider collapsible on small screens
72
73	### Accessibility
74
75	\| Requirement \| Practice \|
76	\|-------------\|----------\|
77	\| ARIA \| `aria-label="Table of contents"` on nav \|
78	\| Keyboard \| All links keyboard-accessible \|
79	\| Screen readers \| Proper heading structure; TOC aids skimming \|
80
81	## Output Format
82
83	- TOC structure (sections, nesting)
84	- Heading/ID mapping suggestions
85	- HTML/ARIA notes
86	- SEO checklist
87
88	## Related Skills
89
90	- tab-accordion: Collapsible TOC uses same disclosure pattern; details/summary implementation
91	- heading-structure: TOC built from heading structure
92	- content-optimization: H2 structure, lists, tables for Featured Snippets
93	- featured-snippet: Featured Snippet optimization; TOC supports snippet structure
94	- serp-features: SERP features; jump links in results
95	- article-page-generator: TOC common in long-form article pages

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1	# Components: Table of Contents (TOC)
2
3	Guides TOC implementation for long-form articles, guides, and whitepapers. TOCs improve UX and SEO by enabling quick navigation and reducing bounce rates.
4
5	When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
6
7	## Initial Assessment
8
9	Check for project context first: If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read it for content structure.
10
11	Identify:
12	1. Content type: Blog article, guide, whitepaper, documentation
13	2. Length: TOC most valuable for 1000+ word content
14	3. Platform: Web, mobile, both
15
16	## Placement Strategies
17
18	\| Placement \| Best For \| Pros \| Cons \|
19	\|-----------\|----------\|------\|------\|
20	\| After intro \| Most articles \| Natural flow; visible early \| Can scroll out of view \|
21	\| Floating sidebar \| Very long content \| Always visible \| More complex; mobile challenges \|
22	\| Collapsible \| Long articles \| Less intrusive \| May be overlooked \|
23	\| Top of article \| Mobile-first \| Accessible on all devices \| Takes space \|
24
25	## Technical Implementation
26
27	### Heading Structure
28
29	- One `<h1>` per page
30	- `<h2>` for major sections
31	- `<h3>` for subsections; avoid skipping levels
32	- Headings >=15 characters for SEO
33
34	### Jump Links
35
36	- Assign unique IDs to headings (e.g., `id="keyword-optimization"`)
37	- Use kebab-case for IDs
38	- Link TOC entries via anchor tags (`#section-id`)
39	- Descriptive anchor text; include target keywords naturally
40
41	### Semantic HTML
42
43	```html
44	<nav aria-label="Table of contents">
45	<ol>
46	<li><a href="#section-1">Section Title</a></li>
47	</ol>
48	</nav>
49	```
50
51	## SEO Best Practices
52
53	\| Practice \| Purpose \|
54	\|----------\|---------\|
55	\| Schema.org TableOfContents \| Help search engines understand structure \|
56	\| Keywords in headings \| Natural integration; avoid stuffing \|
57	\| Jump links in SERP \| Google may feature TOC links; increases CTR; see serp-features \|
58
59	## UX Guidelines
60
61	### Visibility & Interaction
62
63	- Clear visual hierarchy; indent nested items
64	- Highlight current section when scrolling (optional)
65	- Smooth scroll behavior for jump links
66
67	### Mobile
68
69	- Minimum 16px font size
70	- Touch targets >=44x44px
71	- Responsive layout; consider collapsible on small screens
72
73	### Accessibility
74
75	\| Requirement \| Practice \|
76	\|-------------\|----------\|
77	\| ARIA \| `aria-label="Table of contents"` on nav \|
78	\| Keyboard \| All links keyboard-accessible \|
79	\| Screen readers \| Proper heading structure; TOC aids skimming \|
80
81	## Output Format
82
83	- TOC structure (sections, nesting)
84	- Heading/ID mapping suggestions
85	- HTML/ARIA notes
86	- SEO checklist
87
88	## Related Skills
89
90	- tab-accordion: Collapsible TOC uses same disclosure pattern; details/summary implementation
91	- heading-structure: TOC built from heading structure
92	- content-optimization: H2 structure, lists, tables for Featured Snippets
93	- featured-snippet: Featured Snippet optimization; TOC supports snippet structure
94	- serp-features: SERP features; jump links in results
95	- article-page-generator: TOC common in long-form article pages

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