What is a Knowledge Base?
A knowledge base on Ardie is a curated collection of documents that has been processed and indexed for semantic search and question answering. Each knowledge base is published by a supplier and made available through the Ardie marketplace.Knowledge Base Structure
Every knowledge base includes:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The name of the knowledge base |
| Publisher | The organization or individual who created and maintains it |
| Category | Primary classification (Education, Policy, Health, Research, Legal) |
| Tags | Additional labels for filtering and discovery |
| Summary | Brief overview of what the knowledge base contains |
| Description | Detailed information about coverage and use cases |
| Documents Count | Number of source documents indexed |
| Vectors Count | Number of vector embeddings (indicates depth of indexing) |
| Coverage Notes | Specific details about what topics are covered |
| Language | Primary language of the content |
| Licence | Terms under which the content is provided |
Categories
Knowledge bases are organized into categories:Education
Curriculum standards, educational research, teaching resources
Policy
Government regulations, policy documents, compliance guides
Health
Medical research, clinical guidelines, health information
Research
Academic papers, scientific studies, research datasets
Legal
Legal documents, case law, regulatory frameworks
Quality Indicators
When evaluating a knowledge base, consider:- Subscribers Count — How many users have purchased access
- Query Volume — Total queries processed (indicates active usage)
- Updated At — When the knowledge base was last updated
Next Steps
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