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Files

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Files enables Subagents to work with uploaded documents and produce file-based outputs.

When to use this tool​

  • Document summarization
  • Data extraction from uploaded files
  • Artifact generation workflows

Configuration​

  • Enable OCR where scanned docs are expected
  • Define input/output file handling rules
  • Specify accepted file type expectations

Example usage​

User prompt:

Read this PDF and list all action items.

Expected behavior:

  • Parses input file content
  • Returns requested extraction/analysis
  • Generates output artifact when needed

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Validation checklist​

  • Confirm tool is attached to correct Subagent
  • Test both success and failure path in Preview
  • Verify deployed behavior in Interact for real user phrasing

Common issues​

  • Scanned PDFs without OCR reduce extraction quality
  • Unsupported file types can fail processing

Best practices​

  • Set clear file-format requirements for users
  • Use consistent output schema for downstream steps