It was proposed by Jeremy Howard in 2024. Google says Google Search ignores llms.txt files: they neither help nor harm visibility in Google. Other AI tools may use them.
Why it matters for your business
It's cheap to add and some AI tools may read it, but it won't help in Google. Worth knowing before anyone sells it as a shortcut.
How it works
- 1
A plain-text file
Placed at yoursite.com/llms.txt.
- 2
A summary and links
It describes the site and points to key pages.
Common misunderstandings
What to do about it
- If you add one, keep it short, accurate and up to date.
- Spend most effort on your real pages instead.
Questions people ask
Who proposed llms.txt?
Jeremy Howard proposed it in 2024.
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Defined by Dr. Radhakrishnan KG, founder of WebNamaste · Reviewed 6 October 2026