What is llms.txt and how does it work?

llms.txt is a Markdown file at your site's root that feeds AI assistants like ChatGPT your business details — services, pricing, locations — so they recommend you accurately.

How do I add llms.txt to my website?

Create llms.txt and llms-full.txt in plain Markdown, upload to your domain root (/public/ folder). No code changes needed. Test by visiting yourdomain.com/llms.txt.

Will llms.txt make AI recommend my business over competitors?

Yes, if you're specific with facts like pricing and locations — AIs quote it directly, skipping vague sites. Early adopters win big.

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llms.txt: Why AI Ghosts Your Website — And the 10-Minute Fix

ChatGPT just handed a lead to your rival. Yours? Invisible. llms.txt plugs that hole fast.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

llms.txt file open in browser, plain Markdown detailing services and pricing for AI consumption

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llms.txt makes your business visible to AI assistants that ignore JS-heavy sites. 𝕏
Be hyper-specific: Pricing, processes, locations — vagueness kills recommendations. 𝕏
Act now — this is the new SEO frontier, with feedback loops in days, not months. 𝕏

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