The History tab provides comprehensive tracking and analytics for all interactions with your Assistant. It maintains a complete record of every conversation session, including user inputs, AI responses, timestamps, and execution metadata. This feature is essential for monitoring Assistant performance, understanding user patterns, and maintaining compliance with data retention requirements.
What are Sessions?
A Session represents a single execution instance of an Assistant, capturing one complete interaction from user input to final AI response. Each session contains:
- Input message: The user's original question or request
- Output response: The complete AI-generated response
- Execution metadata: Timing, performance data, and system information
- Conversation context: Related messages and conversation flow (when applicable)
Session vs. Conversation
Sessions are individual interaction records, while conversations in the Playground can span multiple sessions but are contained within a single browser session. The History tab tracks all sessions regardless of how they were initiated.
History Interface
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The History interface provides a comprehensive view of all Assistant interactions:
Header Section
- Session History title with total session count
- Search functionality for finding specific sessions
- Refresh button for manually updating the session list
- Time range filters (future enhancement)
Session Table
- Chronological listing of all sessions (newest first)
- Detailed information for each session
- Action buttons for session management
- Sorting and filtering capabilities
Session Details
- Expandable rows for detailed session information
- Execution logs and debug information
- Export capabilities for data analysis
Session Information Display
Table Columns
Date and Time
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Date Display:
- Human-readable date (e.g., "Jan 15, 2024")
- Precise timestamp with time (e.g., "2:30 PM")
- Chronological sorting with newest sessions first
- Time zone consistency based on user settings
Input Message
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Message Preview:
- First 300 characters of user input
- Truncation indicator for longer messages
- Tooltip hover to see complete message
- Search highlighting when using search function
Output Response
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Response Preview:
- First 400 characters of AI response
- Markdown formatting preserved in preview
- Truncation handling for long responses
- Quality indicators (response length, complexity)
Actions
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Available Actions:
- View details button for complete session information
- Export session for external analysis
- Copy content for sharing or documentation
- Delete session (if permitted)
Session Status Indicators
Execution Status
- Successful: Green indicator for completed sessions
- Failed: Red indicator for error sessions
- Partial: Yellow indicator for incomplete sessions
- Processing: Blue indicator for ongoing sessions
Performance Metrics
- Response time: Duration from input to output completion
- Token usage: Number of tokens consumed
- Knowledge Base hits: Whether RAG was utilized
- System complexity: Number of workflow steps executed
Search and Filtering
Search Functionality
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Search Capabilities:
- Input message search: Find sessions by user input content
- Output response search: Search through AI responses
- Real-time filtering: Results update as you type
- Partial matching: Find content with partial keywords
Search Features:
- Case-insensitive: Search works regardless of capitalization
- Multi-word search: Find sessions containing multiple terms
- Phrase search: Use quotes for exact phrase matching
- Search highlighting: Matched terms highlighted in results
Advanced Filtering (Future Enhancement)
Date Range Filtering:
- Custom date ranges for specific time periods
- Quick filters (today, this week, this month)
- Relative dates (last 7 days, last 30 days)
Content Filtering:
- Response length filters
- Execution time ranges
- Success/error status filtering
- Knowledge Base usage filtering
Session Details and Analysis
Detailed Session View
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Clicking on any session opens a detailed view containing:
Complete Interaction
- Full input message without truncation
- Complete AI response with original formatting
- Conversation context (if part of longer conversation)
- Related sessions from same time period
Execution Metadata
- Start time: Exact timestamp when session began
- End time: When response was completed
- Execution duration: Total processing time
- System workflow: Which System was used
- Model information: AI model and configuration used
Performance Data
- Token consumption: Input and output token counts
- Knowledge Base usage: Whether RAG was employed
- Search results: Relevant documents found (if applicable)
- Processing stages: Breakdown of execution steps
Debug Information
- System workflow execution: Step-by-step processing
- Knowledge retrieval: Document chunks used
- AI model interactions: Prompt and response details
- Error logs: Any errors or warnings during execution
Session Analytics
Usage Patterns
- Peak usage times: When the Assistant is most active
- Common question types: Patterns in user inputs
- Response effectiveness: Success rates and quality metrics
- User satisfaction: Implicit quality indicators
Performance Metrics
- Average response time: Overall system performance
- Token efficiency: Cost and resource usage analysis
- Knowledge Base effectiveness: RAG success rates
- Error rates: System reliability metrics
Data Management
Session Persistence
Automatic Storage
- All sessions saved: Every interaction automatically recorded
- Cross-browser persistence: Data survives browser sessions
- Cloud synchronization: Access from any device
- Backup and recovery: Data protection measures
Data Retention
- Configurable retention: Set how long to keep session data
- Automatic cleanup: Remove old sessions per policy
- Manual deletion: Remove specific sessions as needed
- Compliance support: Meet regulatory requirements
Export and Integration
Data Export
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Export Formats:
- CSV format: For spreadsheet analysis
- JSON format: For programmatic processing
- PDF reports: For documentation and sharing
- Raw data: Complete session information
Export Options:
- Single session: Export individual session data
- Bulk export: Export multiple sessions at once
- Filtered export: Export only sessions matching criteria
- Scheduled exports: Automatic regular data exports
API Integration
Session Data API:
- Programmatic access to session history
- Real-time queries for recent sessions
- Bulk data retrieval for analysis
- Integration endpoints for external systems
Analytics API:
- Usage metrics and performance data
- Trend analysis and reporting
- Custom dashboard integration
- Business intelligence connectivity
Usage Analytics and Insights
Performance Monitoring
Response Quality Tracking
- Response length analysis: Optimal response sizing
- Accuracy indicators: Consistency and correctness
- User engagement: Implied satisfaction metrics
- Knowledge utilization: How often RAG is helpful
System Performance
- Latency monitoring: Response time trends
- Throughput analysis: Sessions per time period
- Resource utilization: Token and compute usage
- Error rate tracking: System reliability over time
User Behavior Analysis
Interaction Patterns
- Question types: Categories of user inputs
- Session frequency: How often users interact
- Conversation length: Typical interaction duration
- Peak usage periods: When Assistant is most active
Content Effectiveness
- Knowledge Base hits: Which documents are most useful
- Search success rates: How often relevant content is found
- Response satisfaction: Implicit quality indicators
- Content gaps: Areas where knowledge is lacking
Best Practices
Data Management
Regular Review
- Weekly analysis: Review recent sessions for quality
- Monthly reports: Generate performance summaries
- Quarterly reviews: Assess long-term trends and improvements
- Annual audits: Comprehensive data and performance review
Data Hygiene
- Regular cleanup: Remove outdated or irrelevant sessions
- Privacy compliance: Ensure data handling meets requirements
- Storage optimization: Manage data growth and costs
- Backup verification: Ensure data protection measures work
Performance Optimization
Response Quality Improvement
- Identify patterns: Look for common issues in responses
- Knowledge gaps: Find areas where Assistant lacks information
- Workflow optimization: Improve underlying System performance
- Content updates: Add or update Knowledge Base documents
User Experience Enhancement
- Response time analysis: Identify and address slow responses
- Error pattern analysis: Fix recurring issues
- Usage pattern optimization: Align features with user needs
- Interface improvements: Enhance based on usage data
Analytics and Reporting
Key Metrics Tracking
- Response time: Monitor and optimize performance
- Success rates: Track and improve response quality
- User engagement: Understand usage patterns
- Knowledge effectiveness: Measure RAG success
Business Intelligence
- Usage trends: Understand demand patterns
- ROI analysis: Measure Assistant value and impact
- Improvement opportunities: Identify optimization areas
- Compliance reporting: Meet regulatory requirements
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Missing Sessions
- Refresh data: Click refresh button to update session list
- Check date range: Ensure you're looking in the right time period
- Search function: Use search to find specific sessions
- Browser cache: Clear cache if sessions aren't appearing
Performance Issues
- Large datasets: Consider filtering to reduce load
- Network connectivity: Check internet connection for cloud data
- Browser performance: Close other tabs to free up resources
- Data export: Use export function for analysis of large datasets
Data Recovery
Session Recovery
- Automatic backups: Sessions are automatically backed up
- Version history: Previous versions may be available
- Support contact: Reach out for assistance with data recovery
- Export protection: Regular exports prevent data loss
Privacy and Security
Data Protection
- Encrypted storage: All session data encrypted at rest
- Secure transmission: Data encrypted in transit
- Access controls: Only authorized users can access data
- Audit logging: All data access is logged and monitored
Privacy Considerations
- Sensitive information: Be mindful of personal data in conversations
- Data retention: Configure appropriate retention periods
- Deletion capabilities: Remove sensitive sessions when needed
- Compliance support: Meet GDPR, CCPA, and other requirements
Security Features
- Authentication: Secure login required for data access
- Authorization: Role-based access to session data
- Data anonymization: Remove personally identifiable information
- Compliance tools: Features to support regulatory requirements
Integration with Other Features
Playground Integration
- Session creation: Playground conversations create history sessions
- Real-time updates: New sessions appear in history immediately
- Context linking: Sessions link back to Playground conversations
- Debug information: Detailed execution data from Playground
Knowledge Base Integration
- RAG tracking: History shows when Knowledge Base was used
- Document references: Which documents contributed to responses
- Search effectiveness: How well knowledge retrieval worked
- Content optimization: Identify gaps in Knowledge Base
System Integration
- Workflow tracking: Complete System execution logs
- Performance metrics: System-level performance data
- Configuration impact: How System settings affect outcomes
- Optimization insights: Data to improve System design
The History feature provides essential insights into your Assistant's performance and user interactions, enabling continuous improvement and ensuring accountability in AI-powered conversations. It serves as both a monitoring tool for technical performance and a source of insights for improving user experience.