Concept

Machine-Readable Content

Content formatted so that software and agents can parse and use it without human interpretation.

Published February 1, 2025 · Updated February 15, 2025

Definition

Machine-readable content is information presented in a format that programs and AI agents can parse unambiguously: JSON-LD, microdata, well-defined APIs, or clear textual structure that tools can extract reliably.

Why it matters

Agents depend on machine-readable signals to quote prices, dates, and facts. Combining structured data (e.g. Schema.org) with clear text improves both traditional SEO and GEO.

See also

Related: GEO, Semantic Fragment, schema.org.