Getting Started
Unlock the power of elvex
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- Getting Started: A User's GuideThis guide walks you through the essential steps to get elvex working for you, in the right order. By following this flow, you'll build a foundation that makes elvex increasingly…
- Getting Started: An Admins GuideWelcome to elvex! This tutorial will guide you through the basics for setting up elvex for your team.
- What is the elvex Home chat?When you first start using elvex, you might wonder where to begin. The Home chat is a flexible, context-aware starting point for any conversation with elvex.
- Home Agent Advanced Features Reference
- What are tags and how do I use them?As your team creates more agents and datasources in elvex, finding the right resource becomes increasingly difficult. Tags solve this problem by providing a centralized, administrator-managed system for categorizing agents…
- Creating Charts in elvexCharts tell stories that raw data can't. elvex makes it fast and simple to turn data into attractive, useful visualizations using natural language.
- Using Image Generation in elvexUnderstand how to setup and use image generation in elvex
- Getting Started with elvex: Consumer RoleYour team has already done a lot of the heavy lifting. The agents, datasources, and shared resources you need to. But elvex is only as useful as the context it…
- Getting Started with elvex: Creator RoleYou're a Creator in elvex which means you can do more than just use what others have built. You can bring your own information into the platform, build agents tailored…
- Navigating elvexHere's a breakdown of how elvex is laid out.
- Adding an AI ProviderAdding an AI provider in elvex is how you allow your elvex users to access LLMs that will power elvex. Without an AI provider, users won't have access to any…
- Connecting Open-Weight Model GatewaysConnect open-weight and gateway-hosted models like Llama and Mistral through providers such as Meta, OpenRouter, Vercel AI Gateway, Fireworks AI, HuggingFace, and Cloudflare AI Gateway.
Context
Empower your agents to do their best work
- Understanding Context in elvexLearn how using the right context can supercharge your agents to perform at their best
- Attach Resources to a Conversation Using @-MentionsType @ in the message composer to quickly attach agents, datasources, or spaces to a conversation.
- Company Context in elvexelvex works better when they understand the organization they're operating in. Company Context gives them that grounding.
- Personal Context in elvexelvex works best when it understands who you are.
- Understanding ProjectsMost work doesn't happen in a single conversation. You're juggling multiple tools, switching between different agents, copying outputs from one place to another, and reconstructing the same workflows over and…
- The Power of Context in elvexThis guide will help you leverage context to make elvex even more powerful including concrete examples to spark ideas for your personal setup and your shared Spaces.
- Chatting in elvexWhether you're asking a quick question or a complex task, understanding how elvex sets up context for a conversation will help you get better answers. This guide explains the two…
- Auto-Update Context in Shared SpacesEvery Space in elvex has a Context document which should be used to describe what the Space is for, what its resources are used for, and any behavioral guidance for…
- Attaching a Resource vs. Adding to the Context StripWhen you're working in elvex, there are two distinct ways to bring in resources — and knowing the difference helps you work more intentionally.
Datasources
Organize your data and connect it to elvex
- Datasources in elvexThis article will cover creating a datasource to connect to an agent and the types of datasources elvex supports.
- How to add websites as Datasources in elvexLearn how to sync a website as a datasource
- Troubleshooting DatasourcesThis guide helps you resolve common issues with datasources in elvex.
- How to add websites as Datasources in elvex
Conversations
The power of chatting with elvex
- ConversationsA conversation in elvex is a thread of messages. This guide will help you understand where conversations happen in elvex, how to manage them effectively, and when to start new…
- Queueing Messages While a Response Is StreamingLearn how elvex lets you queue messages while a response is still streaming, so you never have to wait.
- Managing ConversationsAs you become more comfortable with elvex, you'll discover that effective conversation management can significantly improve your workflow and collaboration
- Understanding "Model context is full"This article explains what the "Model context is full" message means, why context limits exist, and practical strategies to avoid hitting them.
- Threads
- Managing Threads
- Using the Model PickerUse the model that is best for the task at hand with the help of the model picker
Agents
How to automate your work
- elvex Home chat vs. AgentsWhen you're working in elvex, you have two main ways to interact with AI: the Home chat and Agents. Understanding when to use each will help you work more efficiently…
- How to View and Revert Agent Rule HistoryLearn how to browse your agent's rule history, compare versions, and revert to a previous version if something goes wrong.
- The elvex Agent BuilderInstead of staring at empty text fields wondering what to write, you simply describe your goals and the Agent Builder does the hard work of translating your vision into a…
- Agent ConfigurationsUnderstanding how to configure these settings properly will help you create agents that are reliable, accurate, and tailored to your specific use cases.
- How to Share an AgentBy default, agents you create are private — only you can see and use them. However, you often need to share agents with teammates, specific departments, or your entire organization.
- 10 Recommendations for Writing Agent Rules in elvexWriting effective agent rules is the foundation of creating powerful, reliable AI agents in elvex. These recommendations will help you build agents that consistently deliver the results your team needs.
- Getting Started with elvex TemplatesThis tutorial will teach you how to discover, use, and customize elvex-provided agent templates to quickly create powerful agents for your team.
- Understanding How to Use Agents Created by OthersWhen you start using an agent that someone else created, it's important to understand what's already set up for you and what you need to configure yourself.
- How to view agent analyticsFind out who is using your agent
- Understanding the Self-Improvement Feature
- How to Schedule AgentsAutomate your workflows by scheduling agents to start conversations at specific times
- Understanding elvex Agent ActionsThis guide will explain the various agent actions available, when to enable them, and the pros and cons of each.
- Building an Agent in elvex
- How to view agent analytics
- Understanding How to Use Agents Created by Others
Actions
Understand actions in elvex
Flows
Building complex workflows
- Getting Started with FlowsLearn how to build complex workflows in elvex
- Flow Node Types ReferenceA concise guide to the four node types available in elvex flows
- Building Your First Flow: A Content Research TutorialLearn how to create a simple content research flow that gathers information, analyzes it, and produces a summary
- How to Create Flows Using the AI Flow BuilderBuild flows quickly through a conversational interface with AI assistance
- Troubleshooting FlowsLearn how to fix your broken flows
- Understanding Result Validation in elvex FlowsLearn how to validate your flow steps
- How to Schedule FlowsAutomate your workflows by scheduling flows to run at specific times
- Understanding Flow LoopsA comprehensive guide to processing multiple items automatically in elvex flows