Agent - Reason

The Reason functionality in Agent helps you tackle complex questions by breaking them down into logical sub‑problems, answering each part independently, and then synthesizing a comprehensive response. This improves the quality of answers and makes it easier to audit their contents.

This is an optional feature and must be enabled by an administrator before it is available to users.

1. Activate Reason:

To activate Reason, type the /reason command into the input field or select it from the list of specialized actions.

2. Provide the Prompt

Enter the question you want to analyze:

In the prompt input field, type your complex or multi-part question.
The /reason functionality works best with questions that can be logically divided into smaller components.
Avoid very broad or vague prompts such as “Tell me about quantum computing”; instead, ask specific, multi‑part questions, eg try “What are the main principles of quantum computing, and how do they differ from classical computing?”

3. Provide context (optional)

You can enhance your query by selecting Personal Sources in the Sources panel or documents from the Resources panel as context.

4. Send the Prompt.

Once your question and any optional files are ready:

Press the ENTER key or click the Send button to submit your prompt.
The system will automatically analyze your question ans synthesize the response.

5. Review the Answer

After processing, the Reason functionality will present a structured response:

At the top bar, you’ll see the response is divided into Answer and Steps tabs, with Answer displayed by default.
Below the you’ll find a comprehensive final answer. This typically includes:
- Clear headings for each sub-problem.
- Detailed explanations, bullet points, and relevant examples for each part.
- A final, integrated summary that addresses your initial question in full.
Clicking on the Steps tab will display an outline of the reasoning steps taken to answer your question. Each step is displayed as a collapsible item, showing how your original question was broken down (e.g., “Identify the main principles of quantum computing” and “Explain how quantum computing differs from classical computing”).
Review the breakdown and the detailed answers to ensure they meet your needs. If you require more information or clarification, you can refine your question or provide additional files for further context.

This structured approach helps you understand not just the answer, but also the logical steps taken to arrive at it.