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GuideWhat is llms.txt — and does it actually help?
llms.txt is a plain-text file at the root of your site that gives AI models a clean, structured summary of who you are, what you do, and what your key pages mean. Think robots.txt, but for helping models understand you rather than blocking them. It's one of the cheapest entity-clarity wins available.
FAQ
What goes in an llms.txt file?A short markdown summary of your business — name, what you do, who you serve, where — plus links to your most important pages with one-line descriptions. Keep it factual and current; it's a map for models, not a sales page.
Does llms.txt directly get me recommended?On its own, no. It removes entity ambiguity — the #1 reason models skip a business — so your other signals (citations, reviews, content) actually get attributed to you. It's a foundation, not a silver bullet.
How do I know if I need one?Run a free Cited scan. It checks whether your site has llms.txt and Organization schema, and whether AI engines can resolve you as a clear entity — then shows what to fix first.
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