Tips & Tricks for Doctopus Beginners

So you’ve found your way around the tool (if not, don’t be shy to revert back to A Basic Walkthrough of Doctopus for Beginners), but have you truly leveraged its full potential?

In this article, we'll dive (pun intended) into the heart of Doctopus, uncovering secret tips and tricks that will have you and your documents moving in perfect harmony.

Tips & Tricks to Make Your Doctopus Experience Easier

Refine Output with Predefined Prompts

Doctopus offers a gray dropdown menu that allows you to refine the AI's output. This feature is particularly useful when you're looking for more targeted information or insights from your documents. By selecting specific options from the dropdown menu, you can guide the AI to generate outputs that are more aligned with your needs, making your document analysis more precise and valuable.

Switch Between AI Models

GPT-4 is smarter than Claude-3 (with Sonnet and Haiku models). However, for long conversations, it's better to use Claude-3 because it has a larger context window (200k tokens = roughly 150k words).

In simpler terms, Claude-3's AI understands the context and past exchanges better, making it a good choice for conversations with information spread across many messages.

Rename Chats for Easy File Management

A simple yet effective way to keep your files organized is by renaming your chat interactions related to specific documents. This allows for easy identification and retrieval of files later on. By giving your chat a descriptive name, you can save time and avoid confusion when searching for specific document discussions.

Clean Up Chat History Regularly

Keeping your Doctopus workspace organized is key to maintaining efficiency. Regularly review your uploaded documents and interactions to remove anything that's no longer needed. This not only helps in decluttering your space but also ensures quicker access to relevant documents and a smoother Doctopus experience.