> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sarasfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Knowledge Repository

> Secure centralized storage and document management for your organization.

## Overview

The **Knowledge Repository** acts as the centralized storage backbone of the platform. It provides a structured environment for managing the data that fuels your agents specifically **File Search Agents**. With a built in file system and document editor, it serves as the primary source of truth for your organizational intelligence.

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## Storage & Data

The repository is built on robust storage engines that allow for flexible data organization and retrieval.

### Files and Folders

You can maintain a clean hierarchy of data by creating folders and sub-folders. This organization is critical when mapping specific directories to agents for targeted information retrieval.

* **Direct Uploads:** Support for various file formats including PDF, TXT, and CSV.
* **Folder Mapping:** Group related documents (e.g., "Legal Contracts 2026") to limit an agent's search scope.

### Native Document Creation

Beyond just uploading external files, you can create and edit documents (type `.docx`) directly within the platform.

* **In-Platform Editing:** Draft, refine, and save documentation without leaving the interface.
* **Real-time Synchronization:** Changes made to native documents are immediately available for agents to index and search.

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## Security and Privacy

Data integrity and confidentiality are prioritized through rigorous security protocols.

* **Encryption at Rest:** All files stored within the Knowledge Repository are encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
* **Access Control:** Files are restricted to intended users only. Permissions ensure that sensitive data is not accessible to unauthorized team members or unauthorized agents.
* **User-Level Permissions:** Define who can view, edit, or delete specific documents or entire folder structures.

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## File Operations

The platform provides a suite of management tools for every stored asset:

| Operation    | Description                                                        |
| :----------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Upload**   | Bring external intelligence into the platform via drag-and-drop.   |
| **Download** | Export files or native docs for external use or offline review.    |
| **Delete**   | Permanently remove outdated or redundant data from the repository. |
| **Rename**   | Update file naming conventions for better organization.            |
| **Move**     | Relocate files between folders to maintain repository structure.   |

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## Agent Integration

The Knowledge Repository is the primary data source for the **File Search Agent**.

1. **Select Source:** When configuring a File Search Agent, you point it toward a specific folder in the Knowledge Repository.
2. **Contextual Retrieval:** The agent uses the encrypted files in that folder to answer queries based on real, uploaded data.

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<Note>
  Deleting a folder or file that is currently being used by an active agent may cause workflow failures. Always check agent dependencies before removing critical data.
</Note>