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The Dev Tools section in Search AI provides advanced configuration options and developer utilities to optimize search performance, extend functionality, and integrate custom solutions. Navigation: Dev Tools menu in Search AI

Advanced Configuration

Advanced Configurations allow you to fine-tune retrieval and answer optimization settings for specific requirements.

Accessing Advanced Configuration

  1. Navigate to Dev Tools > Advanced Configurations
  2. Search for the configuration you want to modify
  3. Select or provide the appropriate values

Available Configurations

ConfigurationDescriptionUse Case
Re-Rank ChunksSelect the reranking feature and Re-Ranker modelImprove result relevance by reordering chunks based on semantic similarity
Re-Rank Chunk FieldsSelect fields used to rerank chunksCustomize which chunk attributes influence reranking
Maximum Re-Rank ChunksSet maximum chunks sent for rerankingBalance performance vs. quality by limiting reranking scope
Enable Exact KNN MatchingEnable Exact K-Nearest Neighbors matchingImprove precision for vector similarity searches
Single-Use URLs for Uploaded DocumentsEnable secure, temporary access to uploaded documentsEnhance security for sensitive document access

Configuration Details

Re-Ranking Re-ranking improves search quality by applying a secondary model to reorder initially retrieved chunks based on deeper semantic analysis.
SettingPurpose
Re-Rank ChunksEnable/disable reranking and select model
Re-Rank Chunk FieldsDefine which fields (title, content, metadata) to use
Maximum Re-Rank ChunksLimit chunks processed (affects latency vs. quality)
KNN Matching Exact KNN (K-Nearest Neighbors) matching provides more precise vector similarity searches compared to approximate methods.
ConsiderationImpact
AccuracyHigher precision in finding similar vectors
PerformanceMay increase query latency for large datasets
Use CaseRecommended when accuracy is prioritized over speed
Document Security Single-Use URLs provide temporary, secure access links to uploaded documents, ensuring documents cannot be accessed after the link expires.

Toolkit - Developer Utilities

The Toolkit provides SDKs and utilities for content processing, data extraction, performance evaluation, and custom connector development.

Available Tools

Evaluation Tools

ToolPurposeKey Features
RAG EvaluatorEvaluate RAG system performanceMeasures search quality using RAGAS and CEQA frameworks; API integration; flexible results storage
RAG Evaluator on GitHub

Integration Tools

ToolPurposeKey Features
Custom Connector SDKBuild custom data source integrationsStandardized data ingestion; metadata integrity; optimized for enterprise RAG applications
Custom Connector SDK on GitHub

Extraction Utilities

ToolPurposeKey Features
HTML to Structured Data ExtractorExtract content from HTML sourcesIdentifies tables of contents; preserves heading-content relationships; outputs JSON
Adobe Extraction UtilityExtract content from PDFsPreserves original layout and structure; intelligent document parsing
Azure Extraction UtilityExtract from Azure-hosted documentsUses Azure AI Document Intelligence; automatic content structuring
Google Document AIBatch process documents from cloud storageAutomates extraction from unstructured/semi-structured documents
Salesforce Custom Extraction UtilityExtract from Salesforce Knowledge BaseRetains hierarchy and relationship structure
UtilityGitHub Link
HTML to Structured DataView Repository
Adobe ExtractionView Repository
Azure ExtractionView Repository
Google Document AIView Repository
Salesforce ExtractionView Repository

Model Optimization

ToolPurposeKey Features
Fine-Tune Embedding UtilityFine-tune embedding modelsUses domain-specific documents; compares pre/post fine-tuning performance
Fine-Tune Embedding Utility on GitHub

Quick Reference

Advanced Configuration Summary

CategoryConfigurations
Retrieval OptimizationRe-Rank Chunks, Re-Rank Chunk Fields, Maximum Re-Rank Chunks
Vector SearchEnable Exact KNN Matching
SecuritySingle-Use URLs for Uploaded Documents

Toolkit Categories

CategoryTools
EvaluationRAG Evaluator
IntegrationCustom Connector SDK
ExtractionHTML, Adobe, Azure, Google Document AI, Salesforce utilities
OptimizationFine-Tune Embedding Utility

When to Use Each Tool

ScenarioRecommended Tool
Measure answer qualityRAG Evaluator
Connect custom data sourceCustom Connector SDK
Ingest HTML documentationHTML to Structured Data Extractor
Process PDF documentsAdobe or Azure Extraction Utility
Batch process cloud documentsGoogle Document AI
Extract Salesforce knowledgeSalesforce Custom Extraction Utility
Improve domain-specific searchFine-Tune Embedding Utility