Search Knowledge Index
Retrieve the most relevant passages from a saved knowledge index (offline TF-IDF). Returns the passages joined as text — feed them to an AI Chat prompt for grounded answers.
Overview
Search 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
Retrieve the most relevant passages from a saved knowledge index (offline TF-IDF). Returns the passages joined as text — feed them to an AI Chat prompt for grounded answers.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index file | file | Required | A .json index created by Build Knowledge Index. Example: C:/index/handbook.json Supports variables | |
| Query | multiline | Required | Example: {{{question}}} Supports variables | |
| Passages to retrieve | number | Optional | 4 | |
| Store passages in | variable | Required | Example: passages |
How to use Search Knowledge Index
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Search Knowledge Index command from the AI group onto the canvas.
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Set its parameters in the side panel — Search Knowledge Index has 4 configurable field(s).
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Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Search Knowledge Index command do?
Retrieve the most relevant passages from a saved knowledge index (offline TF-IDF). Returns the passages joined as text — feed them to an AI Chat prompt for grounded answers.
Which group does the Search Knowledge Index command belong to?
Search Knowledge Index is part of the AI group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Search Knowledge Index command take any parameters?
Yes — Search Knowledge Index has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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