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Getting Started
1. Selecting Your Sources
2. Managing Sources
3. Start Chatting
Tips for Effective Source Management
Chatting with Sources
Overview
Learn how to enhance your conversations by connecting and chatting with multiple data sources simultaneously.
Video Tutorial
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Getting Started
1. Selecting Your Sources
Access your preferred data sources directly from the search/input bar:
Web Search
Google Drive
Slack
And more…
:::tip
Important
: Make sure each source shows a “Connected” status before proceeding. Look for the green connection indicator next to each source. :::
2. Managing Sources
Once selected, your chosen sources will appear as labels in the chat interface. This allows you to:
Easily track which sources are active
Remove sources when no longer needed
Add additional sources during the conversation
3. Start Chatting
With your sources connected, you can:
Ask questions across multiple sources simultaneously
Compare information from different platforms
Get comprehensive answers drawing from all connected sources
Tips for Effective Source Management
Connect only the sources relevant to your current conversation
Verify source connections before starting your chat
Use source labels to track where information is coming from
Add or remove sources as your conversation evolves
Note: This guide assumes you have the necessary permissions to access all mentioned data sources.
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