Seeking a no-cost RAG setup for a university assignment
A university assignment needs a simple tool that helps students analyze management practices in a fictional organization. The tool would answer questions using information prepared about that organization.
's chat view is close to the desired experience, but it would let students see the original source files. The university provides Microsoft Copilot, yet access to SharePoint and is not permitted.
A working prototype was built with and Gemini Studio, but student use may exceed Gemini Studio's free allowance. A suitable alternative must hide the source files, work within the university's access limits, and avoid extra cost.
Key points
- The assignment needs a RAG tool that answers from information about a fictional organization.
- exposes the source files to students, which does not meet the requirement.
- University restrictions prevent the use of SharePoint and .
- The and Gemini Studio prototype works, but classroom use may exceed the free allowance.
- The desired alternative must cost nothing and keep the original files hidden.