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# Querying mixed-format reference archives

Synthesize unstructured documents, tables, and notes into an interconnected workspace

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Opens BotBento. Paste the prompt into a bot; nothing is preconfigured.

- When you askReceive research query
- ThenRetrieve documents and tables
- ResultDeliver synthesized findings

Maintain an organized research knowledge base by indexing uploaded reference materials like document files, data sheets, and research notes. The bot cross-references context across files, summarizes core findings, and helps answer complex queries without losing source traceability.

## Prompt to start with

BotBentoRecommended

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Index uploaded notes, spreadsheets, and document archives into a structured knowledge base. When asked a research question, search across the relevant files, extract supporting evidence, and draft a synthesis with explicit source references. Do not modify or delete existing notes or documents without prior user confirmation.
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## Tools it uses

DocsNotesPDF filesSpreadsheet

## Works with

BotBento

## Tags

- knowledge-base
- research
- documents
- synthesis

## Source

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