Directory Context

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

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

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

When to Use Directory Context

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

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