A new convention called `llms.txt` is proposed as a way for websites to communicate directly with AI assistants and agents. This single Markdown file, placed at the site's root, would serve as a guide for AI models, similar to how `robots.txt` guides crawlers. It aims to improve how LLMs understand and summarize website content, potentially boosting a site's visibility in AI-generated search results. The format is simple, requiring a site name, description, and a list of important pages, and can be generated automatically for larger sites. AI
IMPACT Could improve AI's ability to accurately cite and summarize web content, potentially impacting SEO for technical sites.
RANK_REASON Proposal for a new file convention to improve AI agent interaction with websites.
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