Add context four ways
Drop, paste, type, or pick a path; whichever is fastest, 1AIVault turns it into an attachment for the turn.
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File and folder context
Point a chat turn at real files and folders on disk, four ways.
Overview
What File and folder context does
File and folder context brings your working directory into the conversation. Drag a file onto the composer, paste a path, type one, or use the picker, and 1AIVault resolves it into a stable reference for the turn. Folders come along too, so you can point a question at a whole directory instead of copying files in by hand.
Resolved paths attach as context the model can reason over, and when a turn is routed to a local agent, the workspace path scopes where that CLI runs. Because references resolve to real locations on disk rather than one-off pastes, the context stays consistent across turns — the same file keeps pointing to the same place as the conversation continues.
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Why it matters
The payoff for your AI memory
Whole folders, not just files
Point a turn at a directory so the model or routed agent works against real project structure instead of scattered snippets.
Stable references
Paths resolve to fixed on-disk locations, so attached context stays consistent as the conversation and any agent runs continue.
How it works
From first launch to reusable memory
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Drag a file or folder onto the composer, or paste or type its path.
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Or use the picker to select a path from disk.
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Confirm the resolved reference appears as context for the turn.
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Send, and the model or routed agent uses that file or folder.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I add a file to a chat turn?
Drop it on the composer, paste or type its path, or use the file picker. 1AIVault resolves any of these into a stable context reference for the turn.
Can I give a whole folder as context?
Yes. Folder paths resolve alongside files and also scope the workspace directory that a routed local agent runs in for that conversation.
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