Answer a question from my own documents, with citations
Minda answers your question from your own documents and cites the document and line behind every claim. It is a ready-made task for the SI agent in Minda Super Intelligence. It runs when you start it. It works with Google Drive and Google Docs. You fill in [the question] and [folder on this computer, Drive folder or doc links].
In Minda: Tasks → New → Browse tasks → Answer a question from my own documents, with citations. Minda Super Intelligence for Windows is coming soon.
- Docs
- Files on this computer
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Search [folder on this computer, Drive folder…
- Write the answer in plain words, and after each…
- Where two documents disagree, show both and say…
- List what the documents do not cover as gaps,…
What you get
Searches your own files It searches the folder on your computer, the Drive folder or the doc links you give it, and your saved notes.
Reads each passage in full It reads every passage that bears on the question in full before it writes anything.
A citation for every claim After each claim it cites the document and the line or page it comes from.
Conflicts and gaps shown Where two documents disagree, it shows both and says which is newer, and it lists what the documents do not cover.
Why use this?
Minda uses only your documents, not the web, unless you say so. When the documents do not answer something, it writes 'not in my documents' instead of guessing. It never changes, shares or sends a document.
What it does
- When
- When you start it
- Works with
- Files on this computer, Google Drive, Google Docs
- For
- Everyone, Operations, Founders
- You fill in
- [the question], [folder on this computer, Drive folder or doc links]
How it works
- WhenWhen you start itSave it as a workflow to run it daily at 9am instead
- Step 1Searches your folders and notes
- Step 2Reads each passage in full
- Step 3Writes the answer in plain words
- Step 4Cites the document and line
- Step 5Lists gaps and conflicts
- Step 6Saves the answer as a note
- ResultA cited answer, saved as a note
Search [folder on this computer, Drive folder or doc links] and my saved notes for every passage that bears on it, and read each in full
Write the answer in plain words, and after each claim cite the document and the line or page it comes from
Where two documents disagree, show both and say which is newer
List what the documents do not cover as gaps, and save the answer with its citations as a note titled with the question
Finish with the one-line answer and the gaps
Rules it keeps
The agent follows these on every run.
Use only my documents, not the web, unless I say so
Write 'not in my documents' instead of guessing
Never change, share or send a document
The full prompt
This is what the SI agent is asked to do. The parts in brackets are what you fill in.
Answer this question from my own documents: [the question]. Search [folder on this computer, Drive folder or doc links] and my saved notes for every passage that bears on it, and read each in full. Write the answer in plain words, and after each claim cite the document and the line or page it comes from. Where two documents disagree, show both and say which is newer. List what the documents do not cover as gaps, and save the answer with its citations as a note titled with the question. Rules: use only my documents, not the web, unless I say so; write 'not in my documents' instead of guessing; never change, share or send a document. Finish with the one-line answer and the gaps.
Who is it for?
People with many files You keep notes and documents in several places and want one answer with sources.
Operations teams You answer questions from policies and contracts and want each answer cited.
Frequently asked questions
Does it use the web?
No, not unless you say so. It uses only your documents and saved notes.
How do I check an answer?
Each claim cites the document and the line or page it comes from, so you can open the source.
What if my documents disagree?
It shows both versions and says which is newer.
What if the answer is not there?
It writes 'not in my documents' instead of guessing, and lists the gap.
Where does the answer go?
It is saved as a note titled with your question, with its citations.
Does it change my files?
No. It never changes, shares or sends a document.
Run this task in the Minda app
In Minda: Tasks → New → Browse tasks → Answer a question from my own documents, with citations. Minda Super Intelligence for Windows is coming soon.
Last updated