In order to add context and background information for your Playlab app, you can upload reference documents or links to fine-tune your app’s performance. Think of external references as giving your Playlab app additional knowledge to guide its responses.

Reference Benefits

Adding references to your app:

  • Ensures AI responses align with specific, verified information
  • Tailors content to your exact curriculum or teaching standards
  • Provides AI with rich context for more comprehensive responses
  • Allows incorporation of up-to-date information
  • Enables creation of unique, school-specific or organizational content

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Understanding References

Just as you’d consult textbooks or online resources to enhance your teaching, you can provide similar resources to AI to make its responses more accurate, relevant, and tailored to your Playlab app.

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Watch How to Add References

Watch a short clip of how to add references to your Playlab app.

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Adding References Process

1

Navigate to Your App

Access the app you want to enhance with references.

  1. Go to your Playlab workspace dashboard
  2. Find and open the app you wish to modify in edit mode
2

Access References Tab

Open the References section.

  1. Click on the “References” tab in the sidebar menu
3

Add References

Choose your reference type.

  1. Click the blue “Add reference to app” button
  1. Select from these reference options:
    • File Upload: Upload documents directly from your computer
    • Public URL: Link to publicly accessible web resources
    • Browse Library: Access pre-curated reference collections
      • Global Workspace Library
      • Global References (curricula and standards)
4

Test Your References

Verify the effectiveness of your references.

  1. Test your app with references checked and unchecked
  2. Ensure references are improving the app’s outputs as expected

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Supported Reference Types

Playlab supports various reference formats to ensure flexibility:

  • Document Files: PDF, DOCX, TXT
  • Data Files: CSV, JSON, XLSX
  • URL Links: Links to websites, articles, and online resources
  • Embedded Content: Videos, presentations, and interactive content
  • Playlab Library Resources: Pre-vetted educational materials
Maximum file size for uploaded references is 30 MB

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Using References Effectively

References require fine-tuning to get the best results. Be specific in your app instructions on how and when to leverage the reference files.

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Examples of Effective Reference Usage:

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References Best Practices

When adding references to your Playlab app, keep these tips in mind:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Need Support?

If you encounter any issues while adding references:

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Last updated: March 21, 2025