diff --git a/docs/collections.md b/docs/collections.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0472561ee --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/collections.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Collections +--- + +Collections let you group related documents into searchable databases. Each collection has its own vector index so you can retrieve information based on semantic similarity. + +### Opening the collections panel + +- Click the **database icon** in the left toolbar or press **Key 4** to open the Collections view. +- Existing collections appear in a list showing the number of indexed items and the embedding model used. +- Use the **Create Collection** button to make a new one. + +### Creating a collection + +1. Enter a unique name. +2. Choose an **embedding model** from the list. This model converts your documents into vectors for similarity search. +3. Submit the form. The new collection appears in the list. + +### Indexing files + +- Drag and drop files onto a collection to add them. A progress bar shows indexing status and an ETA. +- Supported formats include PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, text, Markdown, HTML and images (with OCR extraction). +- Any errors during indexing are reported once processing finishes. + +### Managing collections + +- Click a collection’s workflow name to assign an ingestion workflow. This workflow runs on new files as they are indexed. +- Use the delete icon to remove a collection. Confirmation is required. + +### Using collections in chat + +When composing messages, click the **Collections** button in the chat toolbar to select which collections should be searched. The assistant will include results from the selected collections when responding. + +Collections are stored locally, giving you full control of your data while enabling powerful document retrieval. diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index 0151dc80b..61fc6a61d 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ For a deeper look at how these pieces interact, read the Want more details? Check out our [Getting Started](getting-started.md) guide and the [Tips and Tricks](tips-and-tricks.md) page for shortcuts and workflow ideas. Explore the manual for deep dives into the [Workflow Editor](workflow-editor.md), -[Asset Management](asset-management.md) and the [Desktop App](desktop-app.md). +[Asset Management](asset-management.md), [Collections](collections.md) and the [Desktop App](desktop-app.md). ### Join the community