🔥 Granular AI Knowledge Control: Customize Modes (Only Knowledge, Non-Knowledge, Mixed) – Inspired by Google NotebookLM
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zshonbiz
Description:
We propose adding a
three-mode setting
to Taskade’s AI functionality, allowing users to control how the AI interacts with their uploaded knowledge base (e.g., documents, notes, or project data). The modes would include: - "Only Knowledge" Mode: Restrict AI responsesexclusivelyto the user’s uploaded documents/data. The AI would not access external or general knowledge.
- "Non-Knowledge" Mode: Disable the AI’s access to uploaded data entirely (current "Disable Knowledge" setting). Responses would rely solely on the AI’s general training.
- "Mixed" Mode: Combine both the user’s knowledge base and the AI’s general knowledge (current "Enable Knowledge" behavior).
This feature is inspired by platforms like
Google NotebookLM
, which prioritizes grounding AI outputs in user-provided sources. ---
Why This is Important:
- Control & Precision: Users in regulated fields (e.g., legal, healthcare) need strict adherence to internal data. "Only Knowledge" mode ensures compliance and reduces hallucinations.
- Creativity vs. Accuracy: Writers/marketers might prefer "Non-Knowledge" mode for brainstorming, while teams needing data-backed answers can toggle "Only Knowledge."
- Flexibility: A hybrid "Mixed" mode remains useful for general tasks, but granular control empowers users to tailor AI behavior to specific workflows.
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How It Should Work:
- Accessible Settings: Add a dropdown menu in each AI Agent settings (e.g., under “AI Agent - Edit Agent - Knowledge”) to select between the three modes.
- Clear Labels:
- 🔒
Only Knowledge
: “Answers sourced 100% from your uploaded documents.” - 🎨
Non-Knowledge
: “General AI creativity (no internal data used) (current default).” - 🌐
Mixed
: “Combine your knowledge + AI insights.” - Error Handling: In "Only Knowledge" mode, if a query lacks relevant data, the AI responds: “No matching information found in your workspace.”
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Use Cases:
- A legal team uses "Only Knowledge"to ensure all AI-generated contract clauses align strictly with their templates.
- A marketing team toggles to "Non-Knowledge"for brainstorming campaign slogans without data bias.
- A project manager uses "Mixed"mode to cross-reference task deadlines (from their calendar) with general productivity tips.
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Additional Notes:
- This aligns with Taskade’s vision of customizable workspaces and AI-augmented productivity.
- Competitors like NotebookLM emphasize source-grounded AI, making this a strategic differentiator.
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Closing:
Thank you for considering this request! Implementing granular AI modes would significantly enhance Taskade’s adaptability for diverse teams and use cases! 🙌
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John at Taskade
What a well-thought-out proposal — the three-mode approach (Knowledge Only, Non-Knowledge, Mixed) mirrors exactly how teams think about trusted vs. general AI answers, and the Google NotebookLM comparison is spot on.
We've been building steadily toward this. In v6.87 (January 2026) we shipped a dedicated Knowledge Tab for AI Agents, giving you full control over what each agent knows. In v6.95, agents gained the ability to specifically retrieve from custom knowledge bases vs. general context.
The explicit mode selector you're describing — a clear toggle to restrict responses exclusively to uploaded documents — is the natural next step, and this request is well-timed. Your framing around enterprise compliance and hallucination reduction is something our team takes seriously.
You can already experiment with narrowing agent scope via system prompts and knowledge-only instructions: https://taskade.com/create
Full mode controls are on our roadmap. Thanks for the detailed write-up — this is exactly the kind of feedback that shapes the product!
John at Taskade
Update: We're actively working on this!
This is in development and your votes helped us prioritize it.While you wait, check out what's new:
- **Taskade Genesis** — generate AI-powered apps, agents, and workflows
- **Community Hub** — 1000+ free templates and apps
Follow our progress: Changelog | Product Updates
Thanks for your patience and for helping shape Taskade!
John at Taskade
Update: We're actively working on this!
This is in development and tracked on our roadmap. Your votes helped prioritize it.
Check out what's new:
- Taskade Genesis — generate AI apps, agents, and workflows
- Community Hub — 1000+ free templates
Follow our progress: Changelog | Product Updates
John at Taskade
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in progress
Update:
Knowledge-mode controls for agents are being built! Currently you can scope agent knowledge by selecting specific projects as context. More granular toggles are coming.In the meantime, explore what's new:
→ https://taskade.com/create — build apps and workflows with AI
→ https://taskade.com/community — 1000+ free templates
Follow our progress: https://taskade.com/changelog
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jiawei.kek
thanks for bringing this up - appreciate the well detailed explanation. we'll take it into consideration.
definitely see it as something i would personally make use of too!
amiralbatal
add to this the very high ability for NotebookLM to follow the knowledge very good
watson51978