Features Overview
Capability catalog for IAN Think — chat, document analysis, web search, knowledge bases, and supporting platform features with architecture notes and usage guidance.
Comprehensive reference of IAN Think platform capabilities. Each entry describes the feature's function, primary use cases, and links to detailed documentation.
Core Architecture
IAN Think operates on a conversational interface backed by configurable large language models (LLMs). The primary interaction loop is:
- Input — User submits a text prompt, optionally with attached files.
- Processing — The selected model generates a response, optionally augmented by document context, web search results, or knowledge base retrieval.
- Output — Structured or free-form text response, scoped to the current session.
All sessions are stateless across conversations. Context is maintained within a single chat session only.
Feature Catalog
Conversational Features
| Feature | Function | Use cases | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Interface | Multi-turn conversation with in-session memory | General Q&A, iterative analysis, drafting, reasoning | Chat Interface |
| Follow-Up Questions | Auto-generated suggested prompts after each response | Guided exploration, topic deepening, discovery of adjacent queries | Follow-Up Questions |
Data Input Features
| Feature | Function | Use cases | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Analysis | Upload files (PDF, DOCX, TXT, CSV, XLSX) and query their contents | Fact extraction, summarization, clause identification, data analysis | Document Analysis |
| Web Search | Augment model responses with live web data | Current events, real-time pricing, recent regulatory changes | Web Search |
| Knowledge Bases | Query against organization-curated document collections | Retrieval from approved internal sources without per-session upload | Knowledge Bases |
Feature Interaction Model
The following matrix describes how features compose with each other:
| Primary feature | + Document Analysis | + Web Search | + Knowledge Bases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Interface | Query uploaded file contents in conversation | Augment responses with live data | Ground responses in curated organizational sources |
| Follow-Up Questions | Suggested prompts adapt to document context | Suggested prompts reference retrieved web sources | Suggested prompts reference knowledge base entries |
Note: Web Search and Knowledge Bases are organization-level features. Availability depends on admin configuration. See your organization admin or Administration documentation for enablement status.
Related Pages
| Page | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Platform Overview | Capability matrix and onboarding path for all business users |
| Common Scenarios | Prompt templates for repeatable workflows |
| Best Practices | Prompt engineering and operational guidelines |