• LIVE DATA
  • SYNCED
  • DISCOVERED
  • HUMAN

How to update knowledge bases with your AI

Connect your agent to remote data sources once. From then on, it pulls the latest information whenever you ask.

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Short answer

How can I keep my AI's knowledge up to date?

You trigger your agent to reach out to remote SQL databases or cloud storage to pull in new information. This keeps its context grounded in your live data. You'll see how the ingestion and discovery process works below.

The results of ingestion.

Where your data lands.

Once the connection is live, your agent handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval.

LIVE DATA

Fresh context

The agent pulls the latest records from your remote sources. You get answers based on current facts, not stale files.

SYNCED

Automated updates

Instead of manual uploads, the agent fetches new entries from your storage. This keeps the knowledge base consistent.

DISCOVERED

Source visibility

Your agent identifies available data locations. It knows exactly where to look for the information you need.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You decide which sources to pull from and when to trigger a refresh. The AI won't change your source permissions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a data refresh.

The agent moves from identifying where data lives to pulling it into its active context.

  1. Locate sources

    The agent scans your connected environments to find available databases or storage buckets.

    list_data_sources

  2. Pull new data

    The agent reaches into the identified source to grab the specific records you requested.

    ingest_data

  3. Verify connection

    The agent confirms it can successfully read the target files or tables before attempting a full pull.

    list_data_sources

  4. Update context

    The agent integrates the newly fetched information into its immediate working memory.

    ingest_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the data ingestion process.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual database names or cloud bucket paths.

Cognita Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SHxG8KJRFQw2m3lX2GfeLS7zRF34WrsRFB0j95Nv/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Cognita capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cognita-rag-framework-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SHxG8KJRFQw2m3lX2GfeLS7zRF34WrsRFB0j95Nv/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my available data sources so I can see what you can access.

  • Ingest the latest customer records from my production SQL database.

  • Check my cloud storage bucket for any new CSV files added today.

  • Update your knowledge by pulling data from the sales reporting table.

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Start here

Connect Cognita once, then ask.

You only need to link your credentials once. Vinkius keeps your logins encrypted and ready for your agent to use.

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FAQ

How the data ingestion works.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete data from my SQL database?

    No. The agent only has permission to read and ingest data, not to modify or delete your original records.

  • 02

    Does the AI need me to upload files manually?

    No. Once connected, the agent uses the ingestion tools to pull data directly from your remote sources.

  • 03

    How does the agent know which data sources are available?

    The agent uses the discovery tool to list all connected sources it has permission to access.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my cloud storage permissions?

    No. The agent cannot change security settings or access levels on your remote storage.

  • 05

    Will the AI automatically pull data every hour?

    No. The agent pulls data when you specifically ask it to or when you trigger an ingestion command.

  • More questions about Cognita? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Cognita Connector can do

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