llms.txt is a new standard that emerged in late 2024, designed specifically to tell AI crawlers about your website's content structure. Just as robots.txt is aimed at traditional search engines, llms.txt is aimed at large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. To date, more than 10,000 websites have adopted this standard.
Who this is for: Anyone running a website who wants to improve their AI citation rate. What you'll gain: Create and deploy your llms.txt in under 10 minutes, helping AI engines understand and cite your website's content more accurately. Key takeaways: Breaking down the llms.txt standard format, how to write an AI-friendly site overview, deployment methods across different platforms, and best practices for ongoing maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Does llms.txt affect Google rankings? A: It has no direct impact on traditional rankings, but it can improve the likelihood of AI citations and bring in a new source of traffic. Q: Do Chinese-language websites need to write their llms.txt in English? A: No. You can write it entirely in Chinese, which is especially recommended for sites targeting Chinese AI tools (Doubao, Kimi, etc.).