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Two ways to task

You can point a task at exactly one file, or let it draw on many files at once. Picking the right scope keeps Chief’s answers focused.

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Start a task with a single file

Chief: one vs many files — the per-file Task button in the Library
  1. Open the file in your Library.
  2. Click Start a task with this File.
  3. A new task opens scoped to just that file. Chief answers only from it.
A file becomes usable for a single-file task as soon as it reaches the “ready for simple tasks with just this file” stage, even before it is fully indexed.

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Start a task with many files

Chief: one vs many files — add many files to a task in the scope picker
  1. Start or open a task in the project.
  2. Add the files, Labels, or Collections you want to the task, or let Chief use all your knowledge.
  3. Ask your question. Chief draws on everything in scope at once.
ℹ️ Good to Know: Using a file alongside the rest of your knowledge requires it to be fully processed. A file that is only “ready for simple tasks” can still be used on its own.
Related articles: How Chief uses your files to answer questions · File size limits and processing stages · What is the Library?

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FAQ

The task may be scoped to a single file. Check which files are powering the task and add more if you want a broader answer.
You can start a task with it on its own once it is “ready for simple tasks with just this file.” Combining it with your whole Library waits until processing is fully complete.