Metadata Filtering
Precisely filter and retrieve documents using custom metadata attributes for highly relevant results.
The Challenge
How It Works
Define Metadata Schema
Create custom metadata fields for your documents including dates, categories, tags, and permissions.
Tag Your Documents
Automatically or manually assign metadata values to each document during ingestion.
Filter on Query
Apply metadata filters at query time to narrow results to exactly what you need.
Benefits
Precise Results
Get exactly the documents you need by combining semantic search with metadata constraints.
Access Control
Implement document-level security by filtering based on user permissions and roles.
Time-Based Filtering
Retrieve only recent or historically relevant documents based on date metadata.
Category Segmentation
Organize and retrieve documents by department, project, or any custom taxonomy.
Comparison
| Feature | RAG Engine | Chatbase | CustomGPT | Dify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Metadata Fields | Partial | |||
| Boolean Filter Operations | ||||
| Range Queries | ||||
| Nested Metadata Support | Partial |
Based on publicly available feature lists as of 2024
Use Cases
Legal Document Search
Filter case documents by jurisdiction, date, case type, and confidentiality level.
Multi-Tenant Applications
Ensure users only access documents belonging to their organization or account.
Product Catalogs
Filter products by category, price range, availability, and specifications.
News & Content Archives
Search articles by publication date, author, topic, and content type.
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