Why You Should Add a humans.txt
A humans.txt file lets you credit the people behind the site and publish lightweight project context in a machine-discoverable place.
Why it matters
Section titled “Why it matters”- Credits authors, maintainers, and teams.
- Provides transparent ownership and contact context.
- Encourages documentation discipline for smaller sites.
- Integrates naturally with
rel="author"linking patterns.
What to include
Section titled “What to include”- Team or author names.
- Role information (optional).
- Contact channel(s) you are comfortable publishing.
- Optional stack or build notes if useful.
Keep it simple
Section titled “Keep it simple”A short, accurate file is better than a long stale one. Update it when ownership or contact details change.