3 min readUpdated Mar 2, 2026

AI Context & Instructions

AI Context controls the background information and instructions that Vantage's AI uses when generating responses. By configuring context, you ensure that all AI features — from the global assistant to tile summaries and workflow nodes — produce responses tailored to your business.


Organization-Level Context (Snippets)

Context snippets are set during onboarding or in Settings → AI Features → Context:

SnippetPurpose
Company OverviewWhat your company does, your products/services, and target audience
Industry & MarketYour industry for relevant benchmarks and terminology
Company WebsiteYour website URL for reference

These snippets are automatically included in every AI request across the platform. When you set your industry to "Healthcare," for example, AI responses will use healthcare-specific terminology and benchmarks.

Setting Up Context Snippets

  1. Go to Settings → AI Features → Context.
  2. Fill in the context fields (Company Overview, Industry, etc.).
  3. Click "Save Context".

Alternatively, context is automatically populated during onboarding if you use the AI Auto-Fill feature in Step 2 of Account Setup.


Custom AI Instructions

Custom instructions are free-text directives appended to every AI request:

Examples

Always format numbers with commas and two decimal places. Focus on quarter-over-quarter trends when analyzing financial data. Respond concisely with bullet points. Use metric units. Don't include disclaimers in responses.

Custom instructions affect all AI features — the global assistant, tile summaries, AI workflow nodes, and query generation.


AI Query Settings

Configure how AI processes data queries in Settings → AI Features → Query Settings:

SettingDescription
Process Large DatasetsWhen enabled, AI processes all rows for more accurate results (slower). When disabled, AI samples data for faster results (may miss edge cases).

Click "Save Query Settings" to apply changes.


Learned Knowledge Feed

The Learned Knowledge Feed in Settings shows what the AI has learned about your company and data patterns over time. This contextual knowledge improves AI responses as you use the platform.


How Context Flows Through the System

Context Snippets + Custom Instructions │ ▼ Every AI Request │ ├── Global Assistant conversations ├── Dashboard tile summaries ├── Per-tile AI chat ├── AI workflow nodes (enrichment, formatting, etc.) └── AI query generation

All context is combined and sent with each AI call, ensuring consistent, personalized responses regardless of which feature initiates the request.


Organization vs. Company Context

LevelScope
Company-level contextApplies to all users within a single company
Organization-level contextApplies to all users across all companies in the organization

Organization-level context is useful for agencies or multi-department setups where a shared business context is needed across all teams.