By adding files to Slite, you can instantly search and ask about all your files directly in the Slite Agent.
This guide will walk you through the key aspects of uploading and using files as an agent source in Slite.
Required permissions for setup
To add a file to Slite, you must have the necessary permissions.
In Slite: Permission to add or remove agent sources depends on your team's settings. By default, only Admins or Owners can set up a connection. However, a Slite admin can enable a setting to allow all members to add or remove agent sources.
On the file: You need to have access to the file on your computer.
Adding files to Slite
To add a file to Slite:
In the sidebar, click Agent Sources (at the bottom).
Find the Files option and click Upload new files .
Drag and drop your file(s) into the designated area.
To remove the file from Slite, click the three-dot menu next to its name and select Remove source .
To download the file to your computer, click the three-dot menu next to its name and select Open this source .
Once the file has been indexed, you can use Files everywhere in the Slite Agent as an agent source.
How the Slite Agent indexes files
What we sync
Here are the file types supported in the Slite Agent:
.PDF
.PPT(X)
.DOC(X) (up to 100MB per file)
.HTML
.MD
.TXT (up to 10MB per file)
Access control & privacy
All Slite members can ask about all the uploaded files.