Website OKF template
Use this as the first implementation pattern.
Open pageUse case
OKF for AI search
A practical guide for using Open Knowledge Format with AI search.
Short answer
Use OKF for AI search when you need reviewed Markdown concept files with metadata, links, and clear ownership.
User
Search, content, and product teams preparing structured material for AI answer systems.
Why this user needs OKF
They need pages and concepts to be easier to identify, cite, and review before retrieval or indexing.
Input materials
- High-value pages, summaries, citations, examples, and related page maps.
Output OKF bundle
An AI search OKF bundle with concise concept files and links back to canonical pages.
Folder
Purpose
index.md
Explains the bundle scope and links to important files.
concepts/
Stores stable concepts, pages, endpoints, tables, or workflows.
references/
Stores supporting policies, source links, and shared definitions.
Minimum example
---
type: Website Page
title: AI-readable OKF guide
description: Packages a page summary, source boundary, examples, and related resources.
resource: https://openknowledgeformat.online/use-cases/okf-for-ai-search/
tags: [ai-search, content, okf]
timestamp: 2026-06-21T00:00:00Z
---
# Purpose
Explain the stable facts, boundaries, owner notes, and related links for this concept.
# Links
- Validator: https://openknowledgeformat.online/okf-validator/
- Examples: https://openknowledgeformat.online/okf-examples/Recommended template
Start with the Website OKF template, then replace sample fields with your own source material.
Common mistakes
- Treating OKF as an AI citation guarantee.
- Publishing unverified claims.
- Failing to keep files current.
FAQ
Common questions
Should every AI search asset become an OKF file?
No. Start with high-value, stable, frequently reused knowledge.
Can this work with existing Markdown?
Yes. Add OKF frontmatter, split broad pages, and validate the result.
Related pages
Next step
Copy a template, create one file, and validate it before expanding the bundle.
Open OKF Validator