Files, references, and sources

Give CLIO the material you want it to work with, then say what you want done. Attach brings in files, folders, or connected data. Reference points to material already in the workspace.

The composer plus menu offers Attach and Reference — Start with the plus button beside your message. You can also type @ to find existing material. Enlarge screenshot ↗

Choose your next step

I want to…	Use	What changes
Add a file or folder from my computer	Attach	CLIO prepares it in the workspace and adds it to your draft.
Ask about a file, result, or earlier conversation	@ references	A reference is added to the message; no second upload is needed.
Use Drive, GitHub, Globus, or an SSH folder	Connect a source	CLIO saves a source for this workspace. You then choose how to use its files.
Decide whether edits affect the originals	Download or link	Your choice sets where the files live and where changes can go.
Reuse, unlink, or remove a source	Manage sources	You control the connection separately from individual messages.

A source is not a message

Saving a source makes it available in this workspace. Adding a file or folder to the composer selects it for your next request. Send delivers the message and its attached context to the agent.

You can inspect or remove an item before sending. Removing a draft reference is different from deleting a file or removing a saved source; the management guide explains each action.

The walkthroughs use a small example folder called Project notes. They show real interface states, presented as captioned screenshot walkthroughs.