> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vervecopilot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Knowledge Base > Train your AI Interview Copilot with uploaded documents and documents created from scratch for personalized interview assistance. ## Overview The Knowledge Base is your central hub for training and preparing your AI Interview Copilot. It focuses on AI-usable documents, whether you upload an existing file or create one from scratch. **Access:** [Knowledge Base](https://www.app.vervecopilot.com/knowledge-base) *** ## Choose the Right Knowledge Base Option The Knowledge Base gives you 2 ways to add AI-usable documents: | Option | Upload Document | Create from Scratch | | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | **Purpose** | Add existing files for Copilot context | Write new context directly in Knowledge Base | | **Used by Copilot** | Yes | Yes | | **How It Works** | Upload a file and let Copilot reference it | Type content manually using STAR or free-form input | | **Format** | .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .txt, .csv, .md files (up to 3.5 MB) | Structured STAR fields or a free-form message | | **Best For** | Resumes, job descriptions, company info | Personal stories, prepared answers, project examples | ***
## Documents AI actively uses documents to generate tailored responses during your interview. Upload resumes, job descriptions, company research, and other materials that give the Copilot stronger context.
Knowledge Base Document Interface
Visit the [Knowledge Base](https://www.app.vervecopilot.com/knowledge-base) and select the **Documents** tab. Click the **+ New Document** button to start uploading. Drag and drop or choose a local file. Supported formats: **.pdf, .docx, .pptx, .txt, .csv, .md** (up to **3.5 MB**). Once uploaded, your document appears on the dashboard. Toggle it ON to include it in Copilot responses or OFF to exclude it.
Upload file modal showing supported formats and size limit
**Supported formats:** .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .txt, .csv, .md — up to **3.5 MB** per file. ### What to Upload * **Company Research:** Information about the company, culture, products, or recent news * **Technical Specs:** Technical documentation, architecture diagrams, or technology overviews * **Portfolio Summaries:** Project summaries, case studies, or work samples relevant to the role * **Industry Reports:** Market research, trends, or industry-specific knowledge * **Product Documentation:** Product guides, user manuals, or feature specifications you should know * **Study Materials:** Interview prep notes, coding patterns, or domain-specific guides ***
## Organize with Folders Folders let you group related documents — for example, by role, company, or interview type — so you can keep your Knowledge Base tidy and load only the relevant context into each Copilot session.
Knowledge Base folders sidebar
In the Knowledge Base sidebar, click **+ New folder** and give it a name (e.g., *sde*, *data*, *consulting*). Open the **⋯** action menu on any document, choose **Add to folder**, and pick the destination folder. Click any folder in the sidebar to view only its documents. Use **All documents** to see everything, or **Enabled files** to see only what's active.
Adding a document to a folder
At launch time, you can scope a Copilot session to a single folder instead of your entire Knowledge Base — useful when you've prepared role-specific notes you don't want bleeding into other interviews. ***
## Create from Scratch If you do not want to upload a file, you can create a document directly inside Knowledge Base. This is the right option for interview stories, prepared answers, project summaries, and other context you want Copilot to use.
Knowledge Base Create from Scratch Interface
Go to the [Knowledge Base](https://www.app.vervecopilot.com/knowledge-base) and choose the option to create a document from scratch. Click to create a new document instead of uploading an existing file. Pick either the **STAR format** or a **free-form message**, depending on how structured you want the content to be. Add a title, fill in your content, and save it so the document becomes part of your Copilot response context. ### When to Create from Scratch * **Behavioral stories:** STAR examples for leadership, conflict, delivery, or ownership * **Prepared answers:** Common interview prompts you want to answer consistently * **Project summaries:** Highlights you want Copilot to reference without uploading a separate file * **Role-specific talking points:** Domain knowledge, priorities, or examples tailored to one interview ### Example STAR Entry **Situation:** Our e-commerce platform was experiencing slow checkout times, causing a 15% cart abandonment rate. **Task:** As the lead developer, I needed to optimize the checkout flow while maintaining all security and payment integrations. **Action:** I conducted performance profiling, identified database query bottlenecks, implemented Redis caching for session data, and optimized the payment gateway API calls. I also worked with the UX team to streamline the user interface. **Result:** Reduced checkout time from 45 seconds to 12 seconds, decreasing cart abandonment by 60% and increasing completed purchases by 25% over three months. The solution handled 3x the original traffic capacity. ### Input Styles #### STAR Format (Recommended) The STAR method gives both the AI and your interviewer a clean structure to follow: * **Situation:** Set the context and background * **Task:** Describe the challenge or goal * **Action:** Explain what you specifically did * **Result:** Share the outcome and impact #### Free-Form Message You can also write your document in a natural, conversational style. The AI will extract key points and integrate them appropriately during the interview.