Control automatic referencing of Library files
Manage whether ChatGPT automatically uses Library files when responding to prompts.
Option to automatically reference Library files when responding to a prompt.
Where
Workspace settings
Why
Allows workspace owners to control how ChatGPT utilizes stored files, preventing unwanted automatic use while still allowing manual access.
What it does and when to use it
Workspace owners can disable the automatic referencing of Library files by ChatGPT. This setting controls whether the AI proactively uses stored documents in its responses, without preventing users from manually accessing or attaching files from their Library.
Sources and credit
- File storage and Library in ChatGPT ↗OpenAI · OpenAI Help Center · Sep 6, 2026 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Sep 6, 2026. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- File storage and Library in ChatGPTOpenAI · OpenAI Help Center · Sep 6, 2026
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