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assistant

Manage Pinecone Assistants for document-based Q&A with citations.

23|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#documents#context#rag#citations#upload#pinecone#assistant
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension --skill assistant-pinecone-io
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: assistant
Source: https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension/tree/main/skills/assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pinecone-io/gemini-cli-extension --skill assistant-pinecone-io

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pinecone>=8.0.0, typer>=0.15.0, rich>=13.0.0, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Pinecone Assistants enable teams to convert document collections into interactive, citable Q&A agents without manual data wrangling or embedding pipeline setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and manage dedicated Pinecone Assistants for document Q&A with citations.
  • Upload, synchronize, and query documents to keep knowledge bases up-to-date and searchable.
  • List assistants and retrieve context for guided information retrieval in knowledge workflows.

Quick Start

Create an assistant from your documents and start chatting to get cited answers.

Frequently Asked Questions about assistant

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a Pinecone Assistant for document-based Q&A with citations?▼

To create a Pinecone Assistant for document Q&A with citations, use the Skill's command interface to provision a dedicated assistant, then upload documents to build a searchable knowledge base. You can start chatting to get cited answers immediately.

What is the best way to upload and synchronize documents to a Pinecone Assistant?▼

Uploading and synchronizing documents to a Pinecone Assistant is handled through the Skill's management commands. It supports uploading files directly and syncing content to keep your knowledge base up-to-date and searchable for context retrieval.

Does the Pinecone Assistant Skill require manual embedding pipeline setup?▼

No, the Pinecone Assistant Skill does not require manual embedding pipeline setup. It enables teams to convert document collections into interactive, citable Q&A agents without manual data wrangling or embedding pipeline configuration.

Can I list multiple Pinecone Assistants and retrieve context across different knowledge bases?▼

Yes, you can list multiple Pinecone Assistants and retrieve context across knowledge bases. The Skill supports listing existing assistants and retrieving context for guided information retrieval within your document workflows.

Do I need a specific version of the pinecone package to use Pinecone Assistants with citations?▼

Yes, you need the pinecone package version 8.0.0 or higher to use Pinecone Assistants with citations. The Skill also depends on typer and rich for command-line interface operations and output formatting.

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