> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.transform.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.transform.ai/ai/console-ai-search.md).

# Console AI Search

### Overview

Console supports natural language queries across Project content.

It returns answers with links to source items.

### Key Concepts

* **Query**: natural language prompt
* **Answer**: generated response
* **Source**: item links used to support the answer
* **Scope**: Organization and Project boundaries applied to the query

### How It’s Used

Use Console during reviews when the location of information is unknown.

Use it to find decisions, blockers, and related work across item types.

### Benefits

* Faster discovery of decisions and rationale
* Less time spent searching across Projects
* Stronger traceability through linked sources

### Setup Steps

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Run the first query

Use a focused query, such as:

* `blocked requirements`
* `overdue tasks this week`
* `decisions about testing scope`
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Validate sources

Open at least one source link for verification.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save follow-up lists

When a query identifies work to track, create a Save View for repeatable review.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Best Practices

* Use real Process, System, and Segment names used in the Project.
* Add one constraint at a time, such as status, owner, or date window.
* Prefer specific nouns over vague adjectives.

### Summary

Subpages:

* [Using Console for Natural Language Search](/ai/using-console-for-natural-language-search.md)
* [Searching Across All Project Data](/ai/searching-across-all-project-data.md)
* [Finding Decisions and Approvals](/ai/finding-decisions-and-approvals.md)
* [Console Search Tips and Examples](/ai/console-search-tips-and-examples.md)

Related:

* [Using Global Search](/getting-started/using-global-search.md)
* [Getting Help](/troubleshooting/getting-help.md)


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