Prerequisites
- Access: Logged in to AI Studio.
- Supported Files: PDF, CSV, XLSX, DOCX, TXT (Max 10MB).
- Supported Images: JPG, PNG (Max 5MB).
Why use diverse data sources?
Your AI Agent needs different types of “brain food” to be effective. While a PDF might contain your return policy, a CSV might hold your pricing list, and an Image acts as a visual menu to send to customers. Combining these sources creates a robust, expert agent.Data Source Types
Understand which source fits your content.| Type | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| File | PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, XLSX | Internal SOPs, Product Manuals, Price Lists. |
| Text | Raw Text | Paste specific paragraphs or temporary rules directly. |
| Website | URL | Dynamic content like blog posts or help centers. |
| Image | JPG, PNG | Visual assets the AI sends to users (e.g., Menus, Maps). |
Configuration steps
1
Navigate to Knowledge Base
- Open your AI Studio dashboard.
- Click on Knowledge Base in the side menu.
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Click the Add Knowledge button in the top right.

2
Select and Configure Source
Choose the tab that matches your data type.
Option A: File (Docs & Data)
Option A: File (Docs & Data)
Upload documents directly.
- Select the File tab.
- Drag and drop your file (Max 10MB).
- Give it a clear Title (e.g., “Return Policy 2025”).
- Click Save knowledge.
Option B: Website (Crawl)
Option B: Website (Crawl)
Connect your live web content.
- Select the Website tab.
- Enter the Website URL.
- Choose your crawl method below.
- What it does: Indexes only the specific article or page you provide.
- When to use: For a specific blog post, product page, or news article.
- Example:
https://yourwebsite.com/blog/latest-feature(Unchecked box).
- What it does: Looks for the sitemap and systematically indexes all connected pages.
- When to use: To teach the AI about your entire company, products, and services.
- Example:
https://yourwebsite.com(Checked box).
| Goal | URL Type | Crawl Option |
|---|---|---|
| Teach AI one specific post | https://myblog.com/post | Unchecked |
| Teach AI entire company info | https://mycompany.com | Checked 👍 |
Option C: Image (Visual Assets)
Option C: Image (Visual Assets)
Teach the AI to send images.
- Select the Image tab.
- Upload your JPG/PNG.
- Critical: In the “When should the AI send this image?” field, type the trigger prompt (e.g., “Send this when user asks for the dinner menu”).

