Work with files and artifacts
Know when to upload source files, how generated files appear, and what to do when a file is missing or outdated.
Files are part of the task, not separate chat decorations. Kollab uses uploaded files as source material and saves generated files as artifacts so the team can preview, download, revise, and reuse them.
When to upload a file
Upload a file when Kollab needs exact source material: a PDF to summarize, a spreadsheet to analyze, notes to turn into a report, screenshots to inspect, or a draft to rewrite. In the task message, say what the file is and which parts matter.
When to ask for an artifact
Ask for an artifact when the output should be a file or a durable preview: a research report, CSV, slide outline, HTML preview, image, video, or structured document. If you only need a short explanation, a normal message is enough.
How to write file instructions
Use this pattern: “Use the uploaded file as the primary source. Extract the key points, keep the original names and numbers, and return a downloadable report with a summary table.” This helps Kollab distinguish source files from the final output.
If a file looks wrong
First check whether you are in the right task and project. Then ask Kollab to regenerate the artifact from the latest source file. If an old artifact should not be used, say that directly in the task. For repeated file workflows, put stable background in project context instead of re-uploading the same explanation every time.
Related next steps
Read Write your first task for prompt structure. If the source file lives in Notion, GitHub, Google Drive, or another connected tool, confirm that the connector can access the exact source before running the task.
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What is an artifact?+
An artifact is a file connected to a task. It can be uploaded by you or generated by Kollab during the work.
Why does Kollab ask me to upload a file again?+
The task may not have access to that file, or the original file may not be the right source for the current request.