Question
Can llms.txt replace robots.txt?
No. They solve different problems and should be maintained together.
Difference in one line
robots.txt sets crawler permissions. llms.txt is a curated source map for high-value pages.
How to use both files
- Use robots.txt to allow or block bot access.
- Use llms.txt to highlight the best sources among allowed pages.
- Keep both files aligned after URL or policy changes.