Publish llms.txt
llms.txt is a plain-text file at the site root that helps AI tools find the pages you care about. Follow the steps below on your stack, then re-check the live URL.
llms.txt is a plain-text file at the site root that helps AI tools find the pages you care about.
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At a glance
| Time | ~15 min |
|---|---|
| Category | GEO |
| Steps | 3 |
| Stacks | WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Next.js, HTML, more |
Steps
Create a plain-text file named llms.txt (site root, not a subfolder).
Use a short header plus links to the pages you want cited.
Confirm https://your-domain/llms.txt returns the file as text/plain.
In HTML / static
Upload llms.txt next to index.html at the domain root.
Snippet
# Site name — one-line description > What you do, for whom. ## Pages - [Home](https://yoursite.com/): … - [This page](https://yoursite.com/this-page): …
FAQ
- What does “Publish llms.txt” fix?
- llms.txt is a plain-text file at the site root that helps AI tools find the pages you care about.
- How long does this usually take?
- About 15 minutes on most CMS and code stacks when you already have access to edit the page.
- Where do I start?
- Start with: Create a plain-text file named llms.txt (site root, not a subfolder). Then use the platform picker on this page for placement notes.