301 Redirect Mapping Schema - AI Agent Skill
Free AI agent skill for generating 301 redirect maps during ecommerce platform migrations. Covers URL patterns per platform, redirect types, implementation methods, and slug transformation rules.
301 Redirect Mapping Schema - Agent Skill
An AI agent skill for generating 301 redirect maps during ecommerce platform migrations. This skill gives your AI tool the complete URL structure for every major platform - Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, and Squarespace - plus redirect implementation syntax for each, slug transformation rules, and verification commands.
What's in the skill file?
- URL patterns by platform: Product, collection, blog, static page, and system URL structures for all 5 platforms
- Redirect types: When to use 301, 302, 410, or no redirect
- Implementation by platform: Exact syntax for Shopify URL Redirects, WooCommerce .htaccess, Wix URL Redirect Manager, BigCommerce 301 settings, and Squarespace URL Mappings
- Slug transformation rules: Common mapping patterns like
/products/slug → /product/slugfor Shopify→WooCommerce - Redirect map CSV schema: Standard 9-column format for handoff to implementers
- Priority assignment logic: How to classify redirects as Critical/High/Medium/Low based on traffic and backlinks
- Verification commands:
curlcommands for testing redirects before and after launch - 10 common pitfalls: Trailing slashes, case sensitivity, redirect chains, pagination URLs, and more
Key platform constraints
| Platform | Method | Max Redirects | Syntax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | Settings → URL Redirects | 100,000 | CSV: Redirect from,Redirect to |
| WooCommerce | Redirection plugin / .htaccess | Unlimited | Redirect 301 /old /new |
| Wix | SEO Tools → URL Redirect Manager | 5,000 | UI or group patterns |
| BigCommerce | Server Settings → 301 Redirects | No limit | CSV: /old,/new |
| Squarespace | Settings → URL Mappings | 1,000 | /old -> /new 301 |
How to use this skill
- Download the
.mdfile above - Add it to your AI tool's context
- Give your AI a list of old URLs and the destination platform - it will generate a correctly formatted redirect map with the right URL transformations
Need a ready-to-use template?
If you'd rather start with a pre-built spreadsheet than a schema reference, download our free 301 Redirect Mapping Template (.xlsx) - 6 sheets covering URL inventory, redirect mapping, pre-launch checklist, post-migration audit, and a live dashboard.
Migrating products? Use Product Upload
Redirect maps handle your URLs - but you still need your products on the new platform. Product Upload imports products from any website directly into Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, or Squarespace. No CSV exports, no manual data entry. Pair this redirect skill with Product Upload for a complete migration toolkit.