# Getting Started

Welcome to the personal section of Rememberizer documentation. This section covers all the features you need to harness the power of your personal knowledge and connect it with AI tools and applications.

## Personal Knowledge Management Overview

Rememberizer empowers you to transform scattered information across various sources into an organized, searchable knowledge base that works with AI. With Rememberizer, you can:

* **Connect multiple data sources** including Slack, Google Drive, Gmail, Dropbox, and more
* **Search across all your knowledge** using powerful semantic search technology
* **Organize access to your knowledge** with customizable Mementos
* **Share selected knowledge** through Common Knowledge
* **Connect your knowledge to AI tools** including ChatGPT, LangChain applications, and more

## Core Features

### Mementos: Granular Access Control

[Mementos](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/mementos-filter-access) are at the heart of Rememberizer's personal knowledge management system. These customizable filters allow you to:

* Create collections of specific documents, channels, or folders
* Control exactly what knowledge third-party applications can access
* Maintain privacy while still benefiting from AI capabilities
* Tailor different knowledge sets for different applications

### Powerful Knowledge Search

Rememberizer's [semantic search](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/search-your-knowledge) goes beyond simple keyword matching:

* Find information based on meaning, not just exact terms
* Search across all connected data sources simultaneously
* Filter searches by Memento to focus on relevant knowledge
* Use AI-enhanced agentic search for complex information needs

### Integrations

Connect your existing content from various platforms:

| Integration                                                                                                  | Description                                          |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| [Slack](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-slack-integration)               | Access messages and files from your Slack workspaces |
| [Google Drive](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-google-drive-integration) | Connect documents from your Google Drive             |
| [Gmail](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-gmail-integration)               | Import emails from your Gmail account                |
| [Dropbox](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-dropbox-integration)           | Access files from your Dropbox account               |
| [Memory](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-memory-integration)             | Save and retrieve AI conversation history            |
| [Rememberizer App](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-app)                  | Access local files through our desktop application   |

### Knowledge Sharing and Enhancement

* [Common Knowledge](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/common-knowledge): Add pre-indexed knowledge from other users
* [Manage Embedded Knowledge](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/manage-your-embedded-knowledge): View and organize your indexed content
* [Third-party Apps](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/manage-third-party-apps): Control which apps can access your knowledge

## Getting Started: The Rememberizer Workflow

1. **Connect your data sources** - Set up integrations with your preferred platforms
2. **Create Mementos** - Organize your knowledge into purpose-specific collections
3. **Refine access** - Select which specific documents belong in each Memento
4. **Search your knowledge** - Use semantic search to find information across sources
5. **Connect with AI tools** - Authorize applications to access specific Mementos

## Documentation Navigation

### Essential Setup

* Start with [Mementos Filter Access](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/mementos-filter-access) to understand the core concept
* Explore the [Rememberizer App](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-app) for local file access
* Learn how to [Search Your Knowledge](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/search-your-knowledge) effectively

### Integrations

* Set up the [Slack integration](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-slack-integration) for team communications
* Connect [Google Drive](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-google-drive-integration) and [Gmail](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-gmail-integration) for Google Workspace content
* Add [Dropbox files](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-dropbox-integration) to your knowledge base
* Configure [Memory integration](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-memory-integration) for conversation history

### Advanced Features

* Explore [Common Knowledge](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/common-knowledge) to enhance your knowledge base
* Learn to [Manage Third-party Apps](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/manage-third-party-apps) that connect to your knowledge
* Understand [MCP Servers](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/integrations/rememberizer-mcp-servers) for enhanced capabilities

Ready to get started? Begin by setting up your first [Memento](https://docs.rememberizer.ai/personal-use/personal/mementos-filter-access) to organize your knowledge.