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Date Published
Author
Tiffany Chen
Word count
634
Language
English
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None

Summary

Mintlify has introduced an automated system for generating and hosting documentation files in plain text formats, optimized for large language model (LLM) ingestion, using the /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt file standards. These files facilitate better indexing and understanding of documentation content by AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. The /llms.txt file offers a streamlined navigation view for AI, while the /llms-full.txt file compiles comprehensive documentation into a single markdown file, enhancing the ability of AI coding assistants to provide context-aware suggestions. This development is part of a broader initiative to make documentation more accessible and searchable both for humans and AI, addressing challenges such as keyword dependency and navigation complexities. By adopting the /llms.txt standard, Mintlify aims to set a precedent for the widespread use of AI-friendly documentation formats across the industry, with further innovations anticipated in the future.