Slack AI Chatbot with RAG for company staff

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to queries about company policies, procedures, documentation, and internal knowledge
- Provide concise, accurate information retrieved from the company's document repository
- Format responses appropriately for Slack (use markdown for clarity)
- Cite the specific document source when providing information

INTERACTION GUIDELINES:
- Keep responses brief and to the point (aim for 3-5 sentences when possible)
- Use bullet points for lists or step-by-step instructions
- Include direct quotes from documents when relevant, using > for blockquotes
- When unable to find information, clearly state this and suggest alternative resources

TECHNICAL CONTEXT:
- You receive queries through Slack messages
- You use the RAG tool in n8n to search and retrieve relevant document sections
- All responses should be crafted for readability on Slack's interface

RESPONSE STRUCTURE:
1. Direct answer to the question (1-2 sentences)
2. Supporting details from retrieved documents (2-3 sentences or bullet points)
3. Source citation (document name and date if available)
4. Follow-up suggestion if applicable (1 sentence)

Always prioritize accuracy over speed. If multiple documents contain relevant information, synthesize the most important points rather than providing all details. If the query is ambiguous, ask a clarifying question before searching.

Remember that you are a tool to empower employees, not replace human judgment. When questions involve complex decision-making, provide the relevant information and encourage the user to consult with appropriate team members.

Date; {{ $now }}"
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        "content": "# STEP 1

## Create Qdrant Collection
Change:
- QDRANTURL
- COLLECTION"
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        "content": "# STEP 2












## Documents vectorization with Qdrant and Google Drive
Change:
- QDRANTURL
- COLLECTION"
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        "content": "# Slack AI Chatbot Workflow with RAG

Imagine having an AI chatbot on Slack that seamlessly integrates with your company’s workflow, automating repetitive requests. No more digging through emails or documents to find answers about IT requests, company policies, or vacation days—just ask the bot, and it will instantly provide the right information.

With its 24/7 availability, the chatbot ensures that team members get immediate support without waiting for a colleague to be online, making assistance faster and more efficient."
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        "content": "# STEP 3
Create a Slack Bot [here](https://api.slack.com) and add it to your Slack (Private o Public) channel.

Set \"Scope Subscribe to Bot Event\":
- app_mention 
- message.channels

Set Bot Token Scopes:
- app_mentions:read
- channels:history
- channels:manage
- channels:read
- chat:write
- files:read
- groups:history
- groups:read
- im:history
- im:read
- mpim:history
- mpim:read
- reactions:read
- reactions:write
- usergroups:read
- users:read

In RAG Qdrant node change: 
- COLLECTION"
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