How to manage scope
Control which data sources Storytell uses to answer your questions by managing your scope.
Written By Mark Ku
Last updated 2 months ago
Overview
Scope management in Storytell allows you to select which assets, concepts, and labels Storytell should use when responding to your queries. Instead of searching through all your uploaded knowledge, you can focus Storytell's attention on specific, relevant materials for more targeted and efficient responses.
Before you start:

By default, Storytell’s scope is set to All Knowledge, meaning all uploaded files in your knowledge base. You can modify this scope by removing it manually or by changing your scope through the methods below
How to add scope
Click the scope indicator button on your prompt bar

Check the boxes next to the files and/or concepts you want to include in your scope

How to remove scope
Clear all items from scope
To remove all items from your scop at once, click the Clear all option next to your scope summary.

Remove individual items
To remove specific items from your scope, return to the scope management interface by clicking scope indicator and uncheck the items you no longer want included. The checkmark (☑) will be removed from deselected items.
Verification

After managing your scope, you should see:
The scope indicator shows the correct number of files (e.g., "3 files in scope")
Selected files display as small chips in the prompt bar
The scope manager remembers your selections when reopened
Tips and best practices
Be strategic with scope selection: Choose assets and concepts that are most relevant to your specific question for better, more focused responses
Use search effectively: When you have many assets, use the search function with specific keywords to quickly find relevant materials
Monitor scope size: While you can add multiple items, consider whether all selected items are truly necessary for your query