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Knowledge Stack Basics	Get started with Knowledge Stacks in Msty	false

Knowledge Stacks let you chat with your content - from simple documents to entire knowledge bases. Think of it as having a smart assistant that has read and understood all your materials.

::alert{type="info" icon="tabler:info-circle"} All processing happens privately on your device. Your content stays under your control! ::

What Can You Add?

::tabs ::div{label="Files" icon="tabler:file"} ### Documents & Files Supported formats include: - Documents: PDF, Word (.docx), RTF - Text: Markdown, TXT, CSV - Data: JSON, JSONL - Books: EPUB - And many more!

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/file-import.webp" alt="File import interface"}
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::div{label="Obsidian" icon="tabler:notebook"} ### Obsidian Vaults Import entire vaults while preserving: - Folder structure - Internal links - Metadata - Attachments

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/obsidian-import.webp" alt="Obsidian import interface"}
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::div{label="Folders" icon="tabler:folder"} ### Folder Import Add entire folders of content: - Maintains structure - Processes all supported files - Bulk import capability

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/folder-import.webp" alt="Folder import interface"}
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::div{label="Notes" icon="tabler:pencil"} ### Quick Notes Add custom notes directly: - Type or paste text - Supports markdown - Perfect for quick additions

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/custom-notes-import.webp" alt="Custom notes interface"}
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::div{label="YouTube" icon="tabler:brand-youtube"} ### YouTube Content Add video knowledge: - Paste single or multiple URLs (space-separated) - Auto-fetches transcripts - Includes video metadata

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/youtube-import.webp" alt="YouTube import interface"}
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Getting Started

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1. Create a Stack

Click the Knowledge Stack button in the sidebar

::image-plain{src="/how-to/create-knowledge-stack/new-stack-button.webp" alt="New Knowledge Stack button"} ::

2. Add Content

• Drag & drop files or folders
• Browse for content
• Paste YouTube links
• Type quick notes

3. Configure Settings

Click the gear icon to adjust:

• Embedding model (local/remote)
• Chunk settings
• Processing options

::alert{type="tip" icon="tabler:bulb"} Start with default settings - they work great for most content! See Advanced Features for customization. ::

4. Save & Activate

Choose your workflow:

• Save Draft: Store for later
• Compose: Build and activate
• Three-dot Menu:
  • "Compose new changes": Update with new content
  • "Recompose Stack": Apply setting changes ::

Using Your Stack

1. Start a Chat

   • Click the chat icon
   • Select your Knowledge Stack(s)
   • Multiple stacks can be active at once

2. Adjust Search

   • Set similarity (Low to Highest)
   • Choose number of chunks (default: 15)
   • Enable Jina AI reranking (optional)

3. Ask Questions

   • Use natural language
   • Get sourced answers
   • Reference multiple stacks

::alert{type="info" icon="tabler:info-circle"} Want to understand how it works? Check out our guides on:

• Embeddings
• RAG Technology
• Advanced Settings ::

Best Practices

1. Organize Content

   • Group related materials
   • Use clear names
   • Keep stacks focused

2. Optimize Processing

   • Start with default settings
   • Test with sample questions
   • Adjust based on results

3. Manage Updates

   • Use "Compose new changes" for content updates
   • "Recompose Stack" for setting changes
   • Review results after major changes

::alert{type="tip" icon="tabler:bulb"} New to Knowledge Stacks? Start with a small set of related content to get familiar with the features! ::