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The assistants feature in BusinessGPT allows you to create specialized AI configurations tailored to specific tasks or use cases. Similar to specialized GPTs, you can equip assistants with different knowledge bases, system prompts, and predefined features to create customized AI experiences.

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What are Assistants?

Assistants in BusinessGPT are configurable AI profiles optimized for specific use cases. They combine various components such as knowledge bases, system prompts, and features to create a specialized AI that is precisely tailored to your needs. Assistants Interface

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Main Features

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Customizable Configuration

  • Create customized assistants for different business areas
  • Choose the optimal AI model for your specific use case
  • Combine multiple knowledge bases for comprehensive information sources
  • Define specific system prompts for consistent interactions
  • Enable predefined features like memory or web search
  • Save configurations for reuse and sharing

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Integrated Components

  • Knowledge Bases: Include one or more knowledge bases to give the assistant access to specific document collections
  • System Prompts: Define prompts that control the assistant’s behavior and responses
  • Memory Feature: Enable the memory feature so the assistant can consider conversation histories
  • Web Search: Integrate web search to give the assistant access to current online information

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Collaborative Sharing

  • Share assistants with team members
  • Set access permissions for different users via the rights-roles concept
  • Standardize AI interactions within teams or departments
  • Promote best practices through shared assistant configurations

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How to Use Assistants

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Creating a New Assistant

  1. Navigate to the “Assistants” section in the side menu
  2. Click the ”+” symbol to create a new assistant
  3. Enter a meaningful name in the “Assistant Name” field
  4. Optionally, add a description in the “Description” field
  5. Configure the components of your assistant (see below)
  6. Click “Create” to save your new assistant

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Configuring Assistant Components

  1. Select Model:
    • Choose the optimal AI model for your use case from the dropdown list
    • Different models offer different strengths (e.g., GPT-4o for complex tasks, Claude for nuanced text processing)
    • The selected model determines the performance characteristics of your assistant
  2. Add Knowledge Bases:
    • Select one or more knowledge bases from the dropdown list
    • The selected knowledge bases will be used as knowledge sources for the assistant
  3. Define System Prompts:
    • Enter specific prompts that control the assistant’s behavior
    • Define the role, tone, and focus of the assistant
    • Specify how the assistant should respond to certain requests
  4. Enable Features:
    • Enable or disable the memory feature
    • Enable or disable web search
    • Configure other available features as needed

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Using an Assistant

  1. Navigate to the “Assistants” section in the side menu
  2. Select the desired assistant from the list
  3. Click “Start” to begin a new chat session with this assistant
  4. Interact with the assistant, which now works according to your configuration

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Pinning Assistants for Quick Access

You can pin frequently used assistants for quick access:
  1. Pin Assistant:
    • Click the pin icon next to the assistant in the assistants list
    • Pinned assistants appear in the chat interface for direct access
  2. Direct Access in Chat:
    • Pinned assistants are directly available in the chat interface
    • Click the desired assistant to immediately start a new session
    • This enables quick switching between different specialized assistants

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Sharing an Assistant

  1. Open the assistant you want to share
  2. Click “Manage Access”
  3. Enter the names or email addresses of colleagues who should have access
  4. Set appropriate permissions for each user via the rights-roles concept
  5. Save your sharing settings

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Best Practices

For optimal results with assistants:
  1. Create focused assistants for specific use cases or departments
  2. Combine relevant knowledge bases for comprehensive information sources
  3. Formulate clear system prompts that define the desired behavior
  4. Only enable needed features to maximize efficiency
  5. Test your assistants with typical requests before sharing them
  6. Update assistants regularly as requirements change

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Example Use Cases

Configure an assistant with access to product manuals and FAQs in the knowledge base. Define system prompts for a helpful, solution-oriented tone and enable web search for current product information. This assistant can help customer service representatives respond quickly and accurately to customer inquiries.
Create an assistant with access to research reports, market analyses, and industry data. Define system prompts for detailed, analytical responses and enable both the memory feature and web search. This assistant can support research teams in analyzing trends, comparing data, and creating reports.
Configure an assistant with access to company policies, process documentation, and training materials. Define system prompts for a friendly, educational approach and enable the memory feature for context-aware help. This assistant can help new employees get up to speed faster and find answers to common questions.

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Next Steps

After understanding the assistants feature, discover how BusinessGPT can help you with:

Knowledge Base

Learn how to organize documents and use them as knowledge sources for your assistants

Memory

Learn how the memory feature helps your assistants consider conversation histories

Prompt Libraries

Learn how to create and manage prompts that can be used with your assistants