Comparison page
OKF vs llms.txt
Use llms.txt as a site-level map. Use Open Knowledge Format (OKF) when each knowledge file needs typed metadata, validation, and reusable Markdown content.
Open Knowledge Format (OKF)
Typed concept files, data catalog entries, runbooks, product docs, and API references.
- Markdown plus YAML frontmatter
- Concept-level files
- Useful for catalogs and agent retrieval
llms.txt
A simple index that points AI systems toward important documentation URLs.
- Keep the original format for its core job
- Add OKF when knowledge needs metadata
- Use both when they solve different retrieval problems
Recommendation
Publish both when possible: llms.txt tells agents where to look, while OKF makes the underlying knowledge easier to parse and validate.
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FAQ
When should I use OKF vs llms.txt?
Publish both when possible: llms.txt tells agents where to look, while OKF makes the underlying knowledge easier to parse and validate.
Is Open Knowledge Format (OKF) a replacement?
Usually no. OKF is most useful as a complement that makes knowledge easier for agents and catalogs to consume.
What is the lowest-friction starting point?
Start with one template, validate it, and publish it next to the documentation users already search for.