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The Protocol

CiteMap standardizes how agents discover your documentation using the `/llms.txt` standard.

The Protocol

CiteMap standardizes how agents discover your documentation using the /llms.txt standard.

File Structure

/llms.txt

This file lives at the root of your domain. It tells agents where to find the documentation index.

# CiteMap Protocol v1
Agent-User-Agent: *
Allow: /docs

# Semantic Index
Sitemap: https://citemap.io/sitemap.xml
Context-Manifest: https://citemap.io/manifest.json

Answer Surfaces

Each surface is a markdown file optimized for context windows.

Format:

  • Header: Title, ID, and Relevance Score.
  • Answer Block: A 2-sentence summary of the capability.
  • Code: High-fidelity usage examples.
  • Related: Links to other relevant concepts.