Why It Matters for Developer Relations
For DevRel, llms.txt implementation impacts how developers discover your tools through AI. llms.txt is an emerging standard (similar to robots.txt) that provides explicit instructions to AI systems about your content, preferences, and key information.
Implementation Steps
Research the current llms.txt specification
Create an llms.txt file in your site root
Include key information about your organization
List important pages and documentation
Specify content preferences and guidelines
Add contact information for AI system operators
Monitor for AI system adoption
Action Items for Developer Relations
Research the current llms.txt specification
Create an llms.txt file in your site root
Track llms.txt Implementation for documentation and technical content
Measure how community content benefits from this tactic
Share insights with engineering on technical improvements
Common Mistakes
Overly complex or lengthy files
Not keeping the file updated
Missing key organizational information
Incorrect file location or format
Recommended Tools
Text editor for file creation
llms.txt validators (as they emerge)
File serving configuration
Monitoring for AI access
Reporting Tips for Developer Relations
Track llms.txt Implementation implementation progress weekly
Benchmark results against competitors for context
Segment results by documentation section
Track tutorial vs. reference doc performance
Correlate with developer community activity