User Guide¶
Welcome to the MAESTRO User Guide. This comprehensive guide will help you master all aspects of MAESTRO's powerful research and writing capabilities.
What You'll Learn¶
This guide is organized into three main sections corresponding to MAESTRO's core functionalities:
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Learn how to use MAESTRO's AI-powered research capabilities to conduct thorough investigations, create missions, and generate comprehensive reports.
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Master document management, from uploading and organizing your files to creating document groups and leveraging semantic search.
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Discover how the writing assistant can help you draft content, manage citations, and overcome writer's block with AI-powered suggestions.
Quick Start Guide¶
If you're new to MAESTRO, follow this recommended path:
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Set up your account and change the default password
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Build your document library for research
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Set up your AI providers and models
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Begin exploring your documents with AI
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Launch your first autonomous research mission
Settings and Configuration¶
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Manage your account and personal preferences
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Configure language models and providers
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Set up web search providers and options
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Fine-tune research parameters and behavior
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User management and system settings (admins only)
Tips for Success¶
Best Practices
- Organize your documents into groups before starting research
- Use specific queries for better AI responses
- Configure different AI models for cost optimization
- Monitor mission progress through the detailed logs
- Save important chats for future reference
Video Tutorials¶
Coming soon! We're working on video tutorials for:
- Getting started with MAESTRO
- Advanced research techniques
- Document management best practices
- Writing assistant workflows
Use Cases¶
MAESTRO uses an agentic framework to gather information from web sources and your documents to create comprehensive research reports:
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Academic Research
Generate comprehensive research reports from academic sources
- Literature Reviews - Compile findings from multiple papers
- Thesis Research - Gather and organize information on complex topics
- Research Synthesis - Combine insights from various sources
- Topic Exploration - Deep dive into academic subjects
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Business Intelligence
Create data-driven reports for business decision-making
- Market Research - Compile market trends and analysis
- Competitive Analysis - Gather competitor information
- Industry Reports - Generate sector-specific insights
- Strategic Planning - Research for business strategies
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Technical Research
Produce detailed technical documentation and reports
- Technology Assessment - Research emerging technologies
- Solution Comparison - Analyze different technical approaches
- Best Practices Research - Compile industry standards
- Technical Reports - Create comprehensive technical documents
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Content Research
Research and compile information for content creation
- Article Research - Gather information for in-depth articles
- Blog Post Preparation - Research topics thoroughly
- Fact Gathering - Compile verified information
- Background Research - Build knowledge base on topics
Getting Help¶
If you need assistance:
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Browse Troubleshooting for solutions
- Visit our Community Forum
- Report issues on GitHub
Ready to dive in? Start with Research Overview to learn about MAESTRO's powerful research capabilities.