Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility: Scope grounding for declarative agents to specific data sources
Scope grounding for declarative agents to specific data sources
[Windows, Web]
Users can scope grounding for declarative agents to specific data sources.
Details:
What changed:
Users can now define which data sources a declarative agent draws from. This ensures more precise responses and reduces unnecessary information.
Why:
This gives users more control over how declarative agents use organizational data.
Try this:
Select a declarative agent where sources have been exposed or define sources in the manifest for your agent.
Limit grounding to a single repository for more focused results.
Test the agent’s output to confirm improved relevance.
Why this matters:
Business impact:
Improves control over data usage and response accuracy.
Personal impact:
Helps users get answers that match their needs.
Additional resources:
Learn:
Declarative agent manifest example