Why These Files Matter
Sitemaps help crawlers discover URL inventory. llms.txt gives AI systems a human-readable summary of what matters and where to find it.
Sitemap Checks
Your sitemap should be reachable, valid XML, and contain canonical public URLs. Avoid stale, redirected, or private URLs.
llms.txt Checks
Publish llms.txt at the site root. Keep it concise, written in Markdown, and focused on the pages or docs that best explain your product, company, or content library.
Keeping Them Aligned
Update both files whenever important public pages change. LLM Scan flags missing or invalid files so you can keep discovery signals healthy.