Search and sources

Ask your connected agent to search a drive for the words, phrases, or patterns you expect in your files. Name the drive or folder and describe what you need. The agent can only use content available to its authorized connection.

Ask a focused search

For example: “In the product handbook folder, find the lines that mention refund requests and show the file paths.” Start with a file you know to verify access and the returned content.

FlashDrive matches the text of your files: words, exact phrases, regular expressions, and file paths. It does not search by meaning, so include the words the file is likely to contain, or ask the agent to try related terms.

Search results include file paths and line references. Keep those references with an answer and open the source when accuracy matters. A search result is context for your work; confirm that it answers the question and is current.

When a file is missing

Check that you selected the correct workspace and drive. Confirm the upload finished and the file is ready for search. A file can be stored while processing is still pending, and not every stored file has searchable text.

If your agent cannot see a drive, review the connection’s permissions. For connection and loading errors, see troubleshooting.