AI Discovery Files
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Checks common machine-readable discovery files like llms.txt and well-known AI plugin/MCP specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an llms.txt file?
- An llms.txt file is a markdown-formatted document placed in the root of your site (similar to robots.txt) that provides LLMs with a clean, concise summary of your site's purpose, structure, and key data.
- How do AI discovery files help my store?
- They act as a roadmap for AI agents, pointing them directly to your product feeds, API documentation, or structured data, avoiding the need for them to guess or randomly crawl your site.
Implementation Checklist
- Create an llms.txt file summarizing your store and catalog.
- Host it at the root of your domain (e.g., yourstore.com/llms.txt).
- Link to your main product feeds or sitemaps within the file.
- Keep the content concise and machine-readable.
Field Guide
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
<path>.status_code |
HTTP status returned for that discovery path. |
<path>.content_type |
Returned content type; must match the expected format. |
<path>.final_url |
Final URL after redirects; path should stay correct. |
<path>.reachable |
Whether the endpoint could be reached at all. |
<path>.preview |
Short preview of the response body when found. |