Glossary

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Agent

Interacts with the user by first asking about the objective of the task and collecting relevant information. Guides the user step-by-step through processes such as the creation of documents or presentations. Enables interactive customization and remains flexible to respond to change requests. At the end, a finished result is provided that can be saved, shared or further edited. Several agents can be configured for repetitive work processes.

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AI models

Artificial intelligence models that are trained to generate human-like text. They use machine learning and deep learning to understand and produce speech and are used in various applications such as text processing and automated communication. In nuwacom, you can choose from powerful models such as GPT-4.1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet or Gemini 1.5 Pro (Beta) - ideal for text generation, data analysis or multimodal tasks.

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API key

A unique code that is used to authenticate access to the platform’s API. It enables secure communication between various software applications and the nuwacom platform.

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Categories

Structure prompts according to specific output formats, which makes it easier to find them when generating content with AI.

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Chat

This module enables searching through your own data and real-time web research to efficiently gather relevant information. With the integrated AI library, teams can create consistent and efficient content. Users can develop and deploy customized AI agents that are deeply integrated into existing tools. The LLM-agnostic interface promotes seamless interaction with multiple language models.

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Context

Information that is relevant for understanding and processing data or requests. In the nuwacom platform, context helps improve the relevance and accuracy of generated content by providing additional information that the AI takes into account when analyzing and responding to queries. Context information can include files, documents, or text — for example, PDFs with product details, Word documents with press releases, presentations with marketing strategies, or Excel sheets with customer data. This information enables the AI to create content in the right context or answer questions with greater precision.

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Conversation starters

Introductory questions or topics that are used to start a conversation with the agents. They help to determine the focus of the interaction and obtain relevant information.

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Custom prompts

Specific instructions created by users to control the AI platform. They can be saved within the prompt library and used for various tasks and applications. They can only be used by the creator or shared with all users in the workspace.

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Data connectors

Interfaces that make it possible to connect external data sources to the nuwacom platform. They facilitate the import and integration of data from various systems and applications.

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Data Source

A collection of information or data sets that are used for analysis and processing by the AI. Data sources can include internal documents, websites or the trained knowledge of the AI model that are relevant for answering questions and creating content.

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Data Source: Knowledge base​

When this option is enabled, the AI accesses internal knowledge stored in your nuwacom knowledge base. This allows it to deliver well-founded answers based on your specific company knowledge – ideal for internal processes, products, or policies.

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Data Source: Web

This knowledge source allows the AI to access up-to-date information from the internet. It is particularly useful for finding the latest news, external documentation, or dynamic data. The feature can be enabled or disabled as needed – depending on your specific information requirements.

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Documents

The Documents module enables you to create content in seconds, fully aligned with your individual standards. With AI-powered features, you can instantly generate ready-to-use formats such as LinkedIn posts and blog articles. The “Ask Anything” function lets you refine content directly within the editor — for example, by turning long texts into bullet points or adjusting the tone and style. Documents can be transferred to a project or downloaded with a single click for further use or sharing.

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Editor

Tool for creating, editing and formatting content directly within the platform. Supports real-time collaboration so that multiple team members can work on a document at the same time. Versioning allows changes to be tracked and previous versions to be restored. The editor combines AI-supported functions with traditional text editing tools.

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Filters

They are used to refine and optimise search results. Filters help to quickly identify and utilise the most relevant information by sorting or narrowing down the results according to certain criteria.

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Forms

Prompts displayed as forms enable structured and repeatable workflows. Defined variables are used to collect all necessary information before the prompt is executed — ensuring that all relevant inputs are provided and the results meet your requirements.

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Generate

The process of creating content or data by AI. In nuwacom, generation refers to the automatic production of texts, reports or other formats based on prompts and data sources.

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Instructions

Specifications or guidelines that control how prompts work, defining how user-configured prompts should respond to specific requests and what processes should be carried out.

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Connectors

Feature that enable a seamless connection of the nuwacom platform with internal data sources such as Confluence, SharePoint, websites and intranet solutions. Ensure automatic data synchronisation and always up-to-date information within the knowledge database.

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Intelligent Search

A nuwacom module that allows users to quickly and accurately search for information in chats, documents and the knowledge base. The intelligent search function uses advanced algorithms to optimize the relevance of hits and provides a continuous update of search results. As a result, users can directly generate content, such as summaries or newsletters.

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Knowledge Base

Central component of the AI platform that contains all relevant documents. These include texts, reports, instructions and other written materials that are used to create content and answer questions.

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Output

In the platform, the output refers to the generated content that is provided after the processing of data and prompts. This can be an answer to a question or an output format within a project.

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Private files

A view in the knowledge base of documents that the user has uploaded manually within a chat. These documents are not visible to other users in the workspace.

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Projects

This module enables the efficient creation and management of multiple pieces of content in different formats at the same time. With the help of AI, brand-compliant and consistent content is generated based on centrally stored contextual information. You can add files that the AI uses to create precise and relevant content. By generating different content formats, you can generate multiple pieces of content in parallel and flexibly edit them in the AI editor. All edited content is automatically saved to prevent data loss and ensure seamless collaboration within the team.

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Prompts

Instructions or questions that are entered into the input field of a chat to perform specific tasks. Can be customized and saved within a workspace. Prompts can be used in chats, when interacting with agents, in projects, in documents, and in the text editor to obtain precise answers and create content efficiently.

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Response style

The way in which the AI agent responds to requests. The response style can be customized to control the tone, formality and detail of the generated content. The temperature and top-p parameters can be customized.

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Responsible users

Users who are responsible for specific content. Responsibilities for documents and projects can be clearly assigned to optimize collaboration and content management.

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Role

A user’s specific position within the platform. Roles define the access rights and responsibilities a user has. They ensure that each user only uses the functions that are relevant to their tasks.

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Search functionality

A function that enables users to search efficiently for relevant documents and information. Users can enter keywords to search for specific documents, articles or information within the platform.

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Sharing

The sharing feature lets you easily share prompts, agents, chats, documents or proejects with your team – either by clicking the share button or copying the link. You can share items with specific people or across the entire workspace. This promotes transparency, speeds up handovers, and helps avoid duplicate work.

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Source

Information on the origin of the data used to generate responses.

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Tags

Keywords or labels that are assigned to documents or projects to improve their categorization and findability. Facilitate the search and organization of information.

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Tasks

Enables users to organize workflows efficiently. Results can be achieved quickly by selecting a predefined task from the library. Variables serve as input fields in the task form and record relevant information to ensure precise results.

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Upload

The option of integrating new documents or data into the platform’s knowledge database. This continuously expands the information base and ensures that up-to-date and relevant data is available for analyses and decision-making processes.

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Variables

Customizable input parameters within a task. They appear as input fields to be filled out in the task form and allow users to enter relevant details. This ensures that all necessary information is recorded and precise results are produced.

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Version

A specific output of a document. nuwacom enables the traceability of changes and the restoration of previous versions of documents. This ensures the consistency and integrity of content by allowing users to revert to previous versions and document changes transparently.

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Voices

A nuwacom feature that allows users to analyze and save individual language and writing styles from existing texts and apply them when generating output. This ensures consistent, targeted communication, saves time and improves the quality of texts.

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Web Crawler

A web crawler is an automated program that searches websites to collect, extract and index information. In nuwacom, the web crawler is used, for example, to synchronize company websites with the knowledge base by capturing relevant content and integrating it into the database. This synchronization ensures that the knowledge database is regularly updated and enables seamless integration of website content. The crawler regularly checks for changes and ensures that the latest information is always available.

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Workspace

Workspaces or project rooms within the platform that enable teams to organize and manage their work. Users can switch flexibly between different workspace to access different projects with separate knowledge databases.

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Workspace files

A view in the knowledge database of all available documents stored within a workspace. These documents are accessible to all users who are part of the respective workspace.