# Knowledge Sources

## Source modes

Your assistant can search either:

* **Entire library** — searches all your uploaded files. New uploads are automatically included.
* **Specific files** — only searches the files you select.

## Selecting specific files

When you choose "Specific files":

1. Browse your library with search and filters
2. Check the files you want to include
3. Save your selection

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip:** Use "Entire library" if you want the assistant to always have access to your latest uploads. Use "Specific files" if the assistant should only know about certain documents.
{% endhint %}


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.knowbase.ai/ai-assistants/knowledge-sources.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.