llms.txt is a proposed convention: a plain text or Markdown file at your site’s root that summarises your website and points AI tools to important pages.
How it differs from robots.txt
| robots.txt | llms.txt | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Tells crawlers what they may crawl | Summarises content for AI tools |
| Status | Widely respected standard | Proposal; adoption varies |
Does it help?
Major search engines have not said they use llms.txt for ranking. Some AI tools and developers may read it. For most small businesses it is optional and low priority.
If you add one
- A short description of your business.
- Links to key pages: services, pricing, contact, FAQs.
- Keep it accurate and updated.
Priorities first
A correct robots.txt and sitemap matter far more; create them with our robots.txt generator and sitemap generator.
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