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Teach Astra about your business

Updated Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Web & iOS

You teach Astra in the Knowledge base section of the AI agent screen's Agent tab — type knowledge in directly with + Add text, or point it at a web page with + Add URL.

Step-by-step: add typed knowledge

  1. Click the AI agent icon in the left sidebar, then open the Agent tab.

  2. Scroll to Knowledge base and click + Add text.

  3. Give the entry a title (for example, "Hours & pricing") and type the body — anything the AI should know when talking or texting with customers.

  4. Click Save knowledge. The entry appears in the list as "Text · N characters" with a green ready dot — it grounds AI reply suggestions right away.

Step-by-step: add a web page

  1. In the same Knowledge base section, click + Add URL.
  2. Enter the full address (https://…). Ody reads and indexes the page; while that's in progress the entry shows an amber dot, turning green when it's ready.

Managing your knowledge

  • Each entry shows a status dot: green = ready, amber = still processing, red = failed.
  • Click the × on an entry to remove it.
  • The iOS app can also add and remove knowledge from its AI agent screen.

What the knowledge powers

  • Astra on calls — answering questions with your facts.
  • AI suggested replies in the inbox — text drafts grounded in the same knowledge. See AI suggested replies.

One knowledge base, both channels — write it once.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I put in the knowledge base?

Anything callers and texters ask about: opening hours, services and pricing, policies, directions, insurance accepted, booking rules. Plain sentences work best.

Does the knowledge base power texting too?

Yes — text knowledge grounds the inbox's AI suggested replies immediately, as well as the voice agent.

What if the answer isn't in the knowledge base?

The AI is instructed to offer to find out rather than invent an answer — it only states facts you've given it.

How much text can I add?

Each text entry can hold up to 20,000 characters, and you can add multiple entries. Keep entries focused (one topic per entry) for best results.

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