Build Knowledge Index
Chunk your documents and save a reusable knowledge index (.json) for fast offline retrieval. Build once, then Search it many times without re-reading the source files.
Overview
Build Knowledge Index is a no-code automation step in the AI category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Chunk your documents and save a reusable knowledge index (.json) for fast offline retrieval. Build once, then Search it many times without re-reading the source files.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sources | multiline | Required | Text, or a file/folder/glob (*.md/*.txt/*.csv/*.json/*.html). Example: C:/docs/handbook Supports variables | |
| Chunk size (chars) | number | Optional | 900 | |
| Save index to | file | Required | Path of the .json index to write. Example: C:/index/handbook.json Supports variables | |
| Store index path in (optional) | variable | Optional | Example: indexPath |
How to use Build Knowledge Index
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Build Knowledge Index command from the AI group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Build Knowledge Index has 4 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Build Knowledge Index command do?
Chunk your documents and save a reusable knowledge index (.json) for fast offline retrieval. Build once, then Search it many times without re-reading the source files.
Which group does the Build Knowledge Index command belong to?
Build Knowledge Index is part of the AI group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Build Knowledge Index command take any parameters?
Yes — Build Knowledge Index has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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