The LLMs.txt file helps websites clearly communicate permissions and guidelines for Large Language Models that crawl or reference their content. It ensures better control, transparency, and protection of digital assets while enabling safer, more accurate AI usage of site information.Semrush contributor Tushar Fol has published an article answering the question ‘What Is LLMs.txt & Should You Use It?’.He says, “llms.txt is designed to help AI crawlers browse websites more effectively. Right now, these crawlers run into two major challenges:Modern websites are hard to read. Most... [...]

Semrush contributor Tushar Pol has published an article answering the question, “What Is LLMs.txt & Should You Use It?”.He says, “llms.txt is designed to help AI crawlers browse websites more effectively. Right now, these crawlers run into two major challenges:Modern websites are hard to read. Most AI crawlers can only read your pages’ basic HTML—not content that gets loaded by JavaScript. That means llms.txt provides a clear, structured format that helps AI crawlers quickly digest the information.Most websites have an overabundance of information. When AI crawlers... [...]