Using DU RAG

DU RAG is your RAG-powered research assistant. Learn how to upload documents, manage your knowledge base, and interact with the AI.

Document Management

Uploading Documents

  1. Click the "Upload Document" button in the sidebar
  2. Select PDF or TXT files (max 5MB each)
  3. Wait for the upload progress indicator to complete
Upload Process

Managing Documents

For each document, you can:

  • View document summary by clicking the lightning icon
  • Delete document using the trash icon
  • See upload date and document size
Document Management

Chat Interface

Starting a Chat

  • Click "New Chat" in the sidebar
  • Type your question in the input field
  • Press Enter or click the send button
New Chat

Viewing Sources

For each AI response:

  • Hover over the message to reveal the Sources button
  • Click Sources to see which documents were referenced
  • View relevance scores and document sections
Viewing Sources

Managing Chat History

From the sidebar, you can:

  • View all previous chats
  • Search through chat history
  • Delete individual conversations
  • Switch between different chat sessions
Chat History

Tips for Best Results

  • Use clear, specific questions
  • Break complex queries into smaller parts
  • Review sources to verify information
  • Organize documents by topic for better results
  • Use the chat history search to find previous discussions