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Using the McCarren Homepage

Welcome to the McCarren platform! This guide will walk you through the homepage - your command center for all things McCarren.

Getting Started

Think of the homepage as your launchpad. It's where you'll land every time you log in, ready to chat with our AI or jump into one of our specialized agents.

Everything You Need to Know

Your Chat Assistant

Looking for help? At the bottom of the page, you'll find our friendly "Ask me anything" chat bar - it's your direct line to McCarren's brain.

McCarren Homepage

Uploading Files is a Breeze

Need to show McCarren a document? Just click the attachment icon and upload your file directly into the conversation - it's as easy as adding an attachment to an email.

File Upload Feature

Tap into Specific Knowledge

Want McCarren to focus on particular information? Simply click the @ symbol to bring up your collections. It's like telling McCarren exactly which books to reference from your library.

Collection Selector

Save Your Favorite Prompts

Found yourself asking the same questions frequently? Create and save prompt templates to save time and ensure consistency - just like having your favorite shortcuts ready to go.

Prompt Templates

Watch the Magic Happen

Once you hit send, you'll see McCarren's response appear in real-time. It's like watching someone think out loud, but much faster!

Chat Results

Know Where Your Answers Come From

Wonder how McCarren knows what it's talking about? Check out the sources at the bottom of each response. They show you exactly which documents from your library were used to craft the answer.

Sources Display

Quick Start Guide

  1. Head to the homepage when you log in
  2. Type your question or choose an agent to work with
  3. Use @ to point McCarren to specific collections when needed
  4. Review your answer and check out the sources for deeper understanding

That's it! You're all set to make the most of your McCarren experience.