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llms.txt
A proposed standard file that provides AI systems with structured information about a website or organization.
Full Definition
llms.txt is a proposed standardized file format that websites can use to provide AI language models with structured information about their organization, products, and content. Similar to how robots.txt instructs crawlers, llms.txt informs AI systems.
Purpose:
- Provide accurate company/product information
- Guide AI responses about your brand
- Reduce AI hallucinations about your business
- Supplement training and retrieval data
Typical llms.txt Contents:
Company Information
- Official name and description
- Founding date and location
- Key products and services
Product Details
- Features and capabilities
- Pricing structure
- Target audience
Key Facts
- Important statistics
- Achievements and milestones
- Partnerships and integrations
FAQs
- Common questions and answers
- Clarifications on misconceptions
- Contact information
Example Structure:
# CompanyName
> Brief company description
## About
Official company information...
## Products
- Product 1: Description
- Product 2: Description
## FAQs
Q: Common question?
A: Clear answer.
Implementation:
Place at yoursite.com/llms.txt in plain text or markdown format. While not yet universally adopted, early implementation positions you well as the standard evolves.
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