llms.txt
In one sentence
An explanatory file placed in the website root directory for AI to read, using brief text and links to explain what the site is and which pages matter most.
Webpages contain navigation bars, ads, and scripts that make parsing difficult for AI. llms.txt uses plain text to list site summaries and key pages, helping AI understand the site quickly.
This is a community-proposed format. While not all AI models read it yet, implementation cost is very low, making it a solid baseline setup for GEO.
Example
Starbox's official site /llms.txt lists the company profile, links to product pages, and Knowledge Center articles, each with a one-sentence description.
Related terms
- Structured Data (Schema)
- Use schema.org standards to annotate organization, article, FAQ, and product data within webpages, so search engines and AI can understand the content without guessing.
- AI Crawlers
- Automated programs used by AI companies to scrape web content, which may be used to train models or power real-time web retrieval in responses.
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
- The optimization method to get brands and content retrieved, trusted, and included in answers by AI engines, covering generative AI platforms such as Doubao, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.
GEO Guide
Should You Implement llms.txt? A Decision and Acceptance Guide
