Single Pages Rarely Give Full Answers
Most technical questions need context from several sources. A 'how-to' guide might link to a 'prerequisites' page and a 'troubleshooting' section. These separate pages each hold a piece of the puzzle.
Relying on just one page for your answer can lead to incomplete solutions. You might miss critical setup steps or important limitations. Your real-world questions rarely fit neatly into a single document.
Choose the Right Set of Documents
Feeding every single related document into an AI tool is often inefficient. It can dilute the AI's focus. Identify the core topics relevant to your question.
Before using AI, open the most pertinent documentation pages in your browser. This creates a focused collection of information for the AI. If you use LocalBridge, this step is simple: just open the tabs you think are relevant. You can always add more pages later if the initial set is too narrow.
Ask for Actions, Not Just Summaries
Asking an AI for a 'summary' of many pages can be too broad. Instead, focus your question on a specific action or outcome. For example, do not ask 'Summarize these docs.'
A better question is 'What is the migration path from version X to version Y using these documents?' or 'List the steps to configure feature Z, including any prerequisites.' This prompts the AI to extract actionable instructions.
Verify Answers Against Page URLs
An AI can synthesize information, but it is not infallible. Always check the AI's output against the original source material. Look for the document URLs that the AI references.
If the AI provides steps, visit the associated URLs to confirm their accuracy. This verification step is crucial for critical tasks. It ensures the AI did not misinterpret or invent information.