What llms.txt Means for Packaging Factories
A small file that tells AI what your factory offers.
Direct answer
llms.txt is a plain-text file at the site root that summarizes a website for AI models. It lists key pages, capabilities and facts, helping ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity understand and cite a factory accurately instead of relying on scattered pages.
Comparison table
| File | What it does | For factories |
|---|---|---|
| llms.txt | AI site summary | Capabilities, MOQ, contact |
| ai-index.json | Structured content index | Products and pages list |
| ai-discovery.json | AI entry point hints | Key pages and files |
| robots.txt | Crawler access | Allow AI bots |
RFQ checklist
- Publish llms.txt with key facts
- Keep an updated content index
- Allow AI crawlers in robots.txt
- List capabilities and MOQ clearly
- Verify files are accessible
FAQ
Is llms.txt a standard?
It is a community-driven convention adopted by many AI tools and sites; it is not a formal standard but is increasingly supported.
Does llms.txt guarantee AI citations?
No, but it significantly improves the chance that AI understands and cites your site correctly.
What should a factory put in llms.txt?
Your name, location, capabilities, MOQ, materials, certifications and links to key pages.
Does this site have llms.txt?
Yes, Packaging Factory Direct maintains llms.txt and related AI index files.
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