The problem: the answer exists. It's in a contract, a manual, or a letter — somewhere in a folder you'd rather not spend an afternoon in.
The template
The two rules that make it trustworthy
"From those files only" stops the assistant from padding gaps with plausible guesses. "Say so plainly" gives you the honest miss — and the first time you hear "that's not in your documents," you'll trust every answer that follows more.
The objection that answers itself
Everyone hesitates at the same spot: "I'm not uploading my files anywhere." Correct instinct. That's why this workflow belongs on a private appliance: tThe folder is indexed and questions answered on the device; files stay local unless you enable an external service. The objection isn't an obstacle to this workflow — it's the reason for the hardware.
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Updated July 15, 2026.
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