Vector Databases & Folders
Learn how to use vector databases and folders in Odeus to work with large document collections.
Vector Databases & Folders
Learn how to use vector databases and folders in Odeus to work with large document collections.
Vector Databases
Vector databases are databases that enable embedding searches. They allow you to store many/long documents and retrieve them later using an LLM.
Odeus currently supports the following providers:
Setting Up a Connection
When working with vector databases, you first need to set up a connection in the respective integration's settings. Once the vector database is connected, it can be used in agents as an action or in chat with @. With each request, the model writes a request to the database and an embedding search is performed.
Folders
Knowledge Folders are now called Folders. Find them in the Library → Folders.
A folder is a collection of several hundred files that can be used as knowledge. Folders are vector databases within the product, so smaller use cases don't require setting up a separate vector database, and less technical users can work with many documents.
- Capacity — Up to 1,000 files can be uploaded manually or via API.
Management
Users can fully manage folders through the user interface (Library → Folders), including:
- Uploading files
- Deleting files
- Managing permissions
Automatic synchronization from integrations is not possible.
Sharing: You can share folders with individual users, groups, or the entire workspace.
API Access
Alternatively, users can programmatically upload, update, or delete files via the Folder API. A link can be included to reference the original source in responses to users.
Comparison: Folders vs. Custom Vector Database
Folders are suitable for less technical users and smaller use cases that need to be implemented quickly. For very large, valuable use cases with several thousand documents, a custom vector database is recommended, as settings can be adjusted to the use case, paragraph length, topics, etc.
| Feature | Folders (Odeus) | Custom Vector Database |
|---|---|---|
| Management | Fully managed by Odeus, no infrastructure needed | Full control over models, dimensions, retrieval parameters, updates, etc. |
| Default Settings | Optimized defaults (2,000-character chunks, 1536 dimensions, top-50 retrieval) | No predefined settings |
| Data Volume | Ideal for up to 1,000 files | Unlimited data volumes and custom data structures possible |
| Setup | Quick setup via Odeus UI | Own infrastructure, maintenance, and connection via Odeus Actions required |
| Access Control | Granular access control and UI management in Odeus | Access control must be implemented yourself |