Why the AI Layer Matters
Speed without machine readability creates noise. The AI layer gives discovery systems a predictable way to understand the site, its purpose, its offers, and its relationships.
Required Endpoint Files
/llm.txt
Plain-text summary of the site, its role, and what AI systems should understand first.
/llm.json
Structured summary for machine parsing, including topics, services, endpoints, and preferred language.
/ai/manifest.json
Primary identity file for the system and the starting point for endpoint discovery.
/ai/catalog.json
Machine-readable map of the site's sections, resources, and growth paths.
/ai/health.json
Freshness and availability signals that help external systems assess reliability.
/ai/federation.json
Relationship and trust file for federation participation and connected authority.
Structured Control
Every page includes JSON-LD with consistent entity references so the visible site and the machine-readable layer stay aligned.