# Directory Context

Directory Context lets you add entire folders to DinoAI, giving it access to all files within that directory and its subdirectories.

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When you add a directory, DinoAI gains access to all files in that folder, helping it understand patterns across multiple related files.
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### Adding Directory Context

**How to use:**

1. Click the DinoAI icon (🪄)
2. Click the "@" symbol and select "Directories"
3. Search and/or select the directory(s) to add as context
4. Add your prompt

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### When to Use Directory Context

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#### Example Use Cases

* Add your `/models/staging/` directory when creating a new staging model
* Add your `/models/marts/finance/` directory when working on finance models
* Add your entire `/models/` directory when generating documentation
* Add your sources directory when updating source definitions
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Directory Context is particularly useful when:

* Generating documentation for multiple models at once
* Understanding patterns across a category of files
* Creating new files that should follow existing folder conventions
* Making bulk updates to related models

### Directory Context in Action

Here's how Directory Context improves DinoAI's results:

#### Without Directory Context

```
Prompt: "Document all models in the finance folder"

Result: DinoAI might deliver inconsistent results
```

#### With Directory Context

```
Prompt: "Document all models in the finance folder"
+ Directory Context: /models/marts/finance/

Result: Comprehensive, accurate documentation for all finance models
```

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#### Best Practices

1. **Be specific** - choose the most relevant directory for your task
2. **Use subdirectories** rather than root directories when possible
3. **Combine with file context** for best results (e.g., add a directory plus a specific example file)
4. **Consider directory size** - smaller, more focused directories often provide better context
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