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Overview

Transform your development experience with Nextd’s Custom Knowledge feature. This powerful system allows you to document project-specific context, guidelines, and preferences that will be automatically applied throughout your entire project lifecycle.
Custom Knowledge acts as your project’s memory - capturing important decisions, standards, and preferences to ensure consistent, intelligent development aligned with your vision.
Every project has unique requirements, constraints, and objectives. By documenting this essential information in Custom Knowledge, you create a persistent context that makes every AI interaction smarter and more targeted to your specific needs.

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Getting Started

To configure Custom Knowledge for your project:
  1. Open Your Project - Navigate to and open the project where you want to add custom knowledge
  2. Access Project Settings - Go to your project settings panel
  3. Find Knowledge Panel - Locate the Knowledge section within the project settings
  4. Configure Your Knowledge - Add your project-specific context, guidelines, and requirements
The Knowledge panel in project settings provides an intuitive interface for managing all your project’s custom context and guidelines in one centralized location.

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What to Include

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Project Foundation

  • Core Objectives - Primary goals, success metrics, and key priorities
  • Design Guidelines - Brand colors, typography, layout principles, and visual standards
  • User Personas - Target audience characteristics, use cases, and behavioral patterns

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Technical Standards

  • Code Conventions - Naming patterns, formatting rules, and architectural decisions
  • Security Requirements - Data protection standards, authentication methods, and compliance needs
  • Performance Benchmarks - Speed requirements, optimization targets, and technical constraints

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External Resources

  • API Documentation - Links to external services, endpoints, and integration guides
  • Design Systems - References to component libraries, style guides, and brand resources
  • Compliance Standards - Legal requirements, accessibility guidelines, and industry regulations
You don’t need to be comprehensive initially. Start with a few key guidelines - even brief context can significantly improve AI assistance quality.

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Best Practices

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Implementation Strategy

  • Start Incrementally - Begin with essential guidelines and expand over time
  • Be Specific - Clear, actionable instructions work better than vague descriptions
  • Stay Current - Regular updates ensure knowledge remains relevant as projects evolve

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Effective Documentation

  • Use Examples - Include specific code snippets, color codes, or design patterns
  • Prioritize Impact - Focus on decisions that affect multiple aspects of development
  • Create Sections - Organize information by category for easy reference and maintenance
Custom Knowledge becomes more valuable over time as you refine and expand the context, creating an increasingly intelligent development environment tailored to your project’s unique needs.
Empower your development workflow with Custom Knowledge - your project’s intelligent memory system for consistent, context-aware AI assistance.