Why Contributions Matter
The Nigerian Fintech LLMs.txt project bridges a critical gap between AI-powered development tools and Nigerian fintech platforms. While developers increasingly rely on Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate integration work, these AI tools struggle to extract relevant information from large, complex documentation sites. By contributingllms.txt files, you’re:
- Enabling faster development - AI coding assistants can quickly understand API structures
- Improving accuracy - Structured documentation reduces hallucination and incorrect implementations
- Supporting the ecosystem - Open-source documentation benefits all Nigerian developers
- Encouraging adoption - Companies can use these files as templates for official implementation
This project was created to help fintech companies adopt the
llms.txt standard for AI-friendly documentation.What You Can Contribute
We welcome contributions in several forms:New Provider Documentation
Addllms.txt files for Nigerian fintech platforms not yet in the repository:
- Payment gateways
- Open banking platforms
- Digital lending APIs
- Mobile money services
- KYC/identity verification providers
Updates to Existing Files
Improve existing documentation with:- New API endpoints or features
- Corrected information
- Better organization or clarity
- Additional SDKs or integration guides
Format Improvements
Suggest enhancements to the standard structure itself.Contribution Process Overview
Contributing follows a standard open-source workflow:Research the provider
Gather comprehensive documentation about the fintech platform’s APIs, SDKs, and integration guides.
Create the llms.txt file
Follow our format guide to structure the documentation properly.
Submit a pull request
Follow our step-by-step guide to submit your contribution.
Code of Conduct
We’re committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive community:- Be respectful - Treat all contributors with courtesy and professionalism
- Be constructive - Provide helpful feedback and suggestions
- Stay focused - Keep discussions relevant to improving documentation
- Assume good intent - Give contributors the benefit of the doubt
- Be patient - Remember that maintainers and contributors volunteer their time
Quality Standards
All contributions should:- Accurately represent the provider’s official documentation
- Follow the established
llms.txtformat - Include both documentation overview and API reference sections
- Use clear, consistent language
- Be tested with at least one AI tool
Getting Help
Need assistance with your contribution?- Review existing files - Check Mono, Paystack, or OPay for examples
- Open an issue - Ask questions on the GitHub repository
- Check the format guide - Our format specification covers common questions
Next Steps
Format Guide
Learn the llms.txt file structure and formatting requirements
Adding Providers
Step-by-step guide to contributing a new provider
GitHub Repository: sin4ch/nigerian-fintech-llms