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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.

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Knowledge Base Structure

Every knowledge base includes:

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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

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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
High subscriber counts and query volumes often indicate a well-maintained, valuable knowledge base.

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Next Steps

Browse the Marketplace

Learn how to find and filter knowledge bases