Document Retrieval

Description

Document Retrieval makes every Agentic OS answer transparent and verifiable.
When a learner asks a question, the agent:

Cites the exact source inside the reply (e.g., “Lecture 11 — Slides 35–36”)
Shows a dynamic Source Panel with the documents it used, ranked by relevance
Lets users open any listed file with one click to read the full context

Superadministrators control which materials can be shown by toggling each file’s Visible switch in the Datasets table—no retraining required.

Target Audience

User · Administrator · Superadministrator

Features

Inline Citations in Answers

Replies reference the exact lecture, slide, or page used (e.g., Lecture 11 — Slides 35–36).

Source Panel (Ranked by Relevance)

A live panel lists retrieved documents for that specific answer and updates as the conversation continues.

One-Click Source Opening

Learners can open any listed file to read supporting context immediately.

Admin Visibility Controls

Per-file Visible toggles determine which sources can be shown/cited in the panel—without removing them from training.

Works at Scale

Handles large training sets; sources are still ranked and cited for each response.

Guided-Prompt Friendly

Use guided prompts to kick off a conversation when learners aren’t sure where to start.

How to Use (step by step)

Ask a Question in Chat

Example:
“What are key epidemiological study designs?”
The agent reads your query, searches trained resources, and composes an answer with inline citations
Example citation:
“These study designs are discussed in Lecture 2.10 of Prof. Quinlan’s course.”

Review the Source Panel

The panel displays the documents used, ranked by relevance (often with a confidence/percentage indicator)
Click any source to open the original and read more

Ask Follow-Ups (Panel Updates Automatically)

Example:
“Can you explain case-control studies in detail?”
The Source Panel refreshes to show the most relevant documents for the new question and cites them in the reply (e.g., “See Lecture 11, Slides 35–36”)

Open & Read Sources

Select a listed document (lecture, slide deck, PDF) to view full context and deepen understanding

(Admin) Control Visibility of Sources

Go to Settings → Datasets for the agent
Use the eye icon in the Visible column to show or hide individual files:
- Visible On → learners can see/click the source in the panel
- Visible Off → the agent can still use the file for answers, but it won’t appear in the panel
Changes apply instantly; no retraining is required

Pedagogical Use Cases

Transparent, Citable Answers

Teach users to verify claims and cite original materials—great for research and academic integrity.

Guided Reading & Deep Dives

Learners jump straight from an answer to the exact slide/page for fuller context.

Administrator QA & Content Gaps

Administrators can confirm the agent cites the right sources and spot where additional materials are needed.

Assessment Support

Link explanations to specific readings so users revisit core texts before quizzes or exams.

Scaffolded Disclosure

Keep some documents hidden (Visible Off) for assessments or proprietary content, while still letting the agent draw on them to answer.