Getting Started with Beloga
This guide will help you make the most of Beloga's powerful features for intelligent search, knowledge management, and collaboration.
Quick Links
Intelligent Search
Basic Search
quantum computing basics # Searches all sources
latest AI developments @Web # Searches web only
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Searches without source mentions will automatically search both your library and the web. Add source mentions anywhere in your query to narrow your search to specific sources.

Search Interface
The Beloga search interface provides an intuitive way to search across all your sources. Type your query in the search bar and use @ mentions, # tags, and ! references to refine your search.
Source Control
Source Types
- No mentions - Search everything
- @Web - Search the internet only
- @Library - Search your library only
Library Management
Auto Organization
Automatic Features
- Auto-tagging of content
- Smart title generation
- Context-aware summarization
Content Types
- Notes
- Web Bookmarks
- File Uploads
- Search History

Library Interface
The Beloga library interface organizes all your content in one place. View your saved items, filter by type, and quickly access your most relevant information. The smart organization features automatically categorize and tag your content for easy retrieval.
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Your library becomes more personalized as you use Beloga, improving search relevance over time.
Collaboration
Workspace Setup
Creating a Workspace
Setting up a workspace is simple:
- Create a new workspace
- Pick a name for your workspace
- Invite team members to collaborate

Team Invitations
Easily invite team members by entering their email addresses. They'll receive an invitation to join your workspace and can start collaborating immediately after accepting.
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Workspaces help you organize and share knowledge with your team. Each workspace can have its own set of members, shared libraries, and collaboration settings.
Team Features
- Shared Libraries
- Collaborative Research
- Knowledge Sharing
Advanced Features
Analytics & Insights
Track your search patterns and team collaboration metrics through our comprehensive analytics dashboard.

Analytics Dashboard
The analytics dashboard provides detailed insights into your knowledge management activities:
- Search patterns and frequency
- Most accessed sources
AI Model Selection
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Choose from leading AI providers:
- BLG-1.0 [default]: Beloga's flagship model that routes queries to the best model
- OpenAI: GPT-4o mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4 turbo, and more
- Anthropic: Haiku-3.5, Sonnet-3.5, Opus-3
- Google: Various Gemini models including 1.5 and 2.0 versions
- Others: Models from Meta, NVIDIA, X.AI, Liquid, Alibaba, DeepSeek, and Amazon
Access Levels
- Free users get access to GPT-4o mini
- Pro users get access to all models, including experimental ones
Content Capture
Chrome Extension
Install our Chrome extension to seamlessly save web content, documents, and more to your library.
Features:
- One-click saving
- Smart categorization
- Auto-summarization
- Instant library integration
Best Practices
Tips for Effective Use
- Use specific @ mentions for precise searches
- Organize content with consistent tagging
- Leverage auto-summarization for quick insights
- Share and collaborate mindfully
More Resources
For detailed information about specific features, check out: