> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.noxus.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Knowledge Bases

> Semantic search powered by your documents and data

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## What is a Knowledge Base?

Knowledge Bases in Noxus are intelligent data repositories that enhance AI capabilities with domain-specific information. They process and store information in a way that makes it readily accessible for AI operations, maintaining context and relationships between different pieces of information.

<Note>
  Unlike simple file storage, Knowledge Bases understand the meaning of content and can retrieve relevant information based on semantic similarity, not just keyword matching.
</Note>

## What are Knowledge Bases Used For?

Knowledge Bases power AI with your organization's knowledge.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Question Answering" icon="message-circle-question">
    * Answer questions from documents
    * Provide accurate, cited responses
    * Search across large document collections
    * Multi-document synthesis
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="AI-Powered Search" icon="search">
    * Semantic search that understands intent
    * Find relevant information quickly
    * Cross-reference multiple sources
    * Retrieve specific passages
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Agent Knowledge" icon="bot">
    * Give agents access to company information
    * Enable context-aware responses
    * Provide up-to-date data
    * Support decision-making with facts
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document Intelligence" icon="file-chart-line">
    * Extract insights from documents
    * Summarize large collections
    * Find patterns and connections
    * Generate reports from data
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Key Features

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  <Card title="Semantic Search" icon="sparkles">
    Understands meaning and intent, not just keywords
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-Format Support" icon="file">
    PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, images, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automatic Processing" icon="cpu">
    Extracts text, chunks documents, generates embeddings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Citation Tracking" icon="quote">
    Responses include source references
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-Time Updates" icon="refresh-cw">
    Add or update documents anytime
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access Control" icon="lock">
    Workspace-level permissions and security
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## When to Use Knowledge Bases

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Use Knowledge Bases When">
    * AI needs access to your documents
    * Question answering from data
    * Semantic search required
    * Citation and sources important
    * Large document collections
    * Frequently updated information
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Consider Alternatives When">
    * Simple keyword search sufficient
    * Structured database queries needed
    * Real-time data from APIs
    * No document processing required
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Knowledge Base Components

| Component         | Description               | Purpose                      |
| :---------------- | :------------------------ | :--------------------------- |
| **Documents**     | Files uploaded or synced  | Source content for search    |
| **Embeddings**    | Vector representations    | Enable semantic search       |
| **Chunks**        | Document segments         | Optimized retrieval units    |
| **Metadata**      | Tags and attributes       | Filtering and organization   |
| **Search Config** | Retrieval methods         | Control search behavior      |
| **Integrations**  | Cloud storage connections | Google Drive, OneDrive, etc. |

<Card title="Learn More About Knowledge Bases" icon="folder" href="/core/concepts/knowledge-bases">
  Complete guide to knowledge bases and their capabilities
</Card>

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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Supported Files" icon="file" href="/platform/knowledge-bases/supported-files">
    Learn what file types and integrations are supported
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Settings" icon="settings" href="/platform/knowledge-bases/advanced-settings">
    Configure search methods and retrieval settings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>