Definition
A proposed text file placed at the site root that introduces language models to the site and its key pages. It is a proposal, not an official standard, and the major companies have not officially confirmed they use it.
Why it matters
It is a proposal, not an official standard, and the major companies have not officially confirmed they use it as a signal. Its first benefit is to you: it forces you to write a clear definition and pick your most important pages.
What to do
- Write a two-sentence summary and links to your five to ten most important pages.
- Upload it to the site root and update it when something substantial changes.
Learn more: llms.txt: What Is It, and Does Your Brand Need One?.
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