> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.voiceflow.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Upload files

> Upload local files to your Voiceflow knowledge base.

## Upload URLs to the knowledge base

With the `voiceflow-cli` you can upload content from a file to your Voiceflow Knowledge Base with customizable processing options. This is useful when you want to perform a automations around your knowledge base. The `voiceflow-cli` has one command that allows you to update your knowledge base from your terminal:

### Command Usage

```bash theme={null}
voiceflow document upload-file [flags]
```

#### Aliases

* `uf`
* `upload-files`

### Parameters

#### Required Flags

* `--file`: Path to local file

#### Processing Options

* `--max-chunk-size`: Maximum size of content chunks
* `--markdown-conversion`: Convert content to markdown format
* `--overwrite`: Overwrite existing document if present

#### LLM Processing Options

* `--llm-generated-q`: Enable LLM-generated questions
* `--llm-prepend-context`: Prepend context using LLM
* `--llm-based-chunking`: Use LLM for content chunking
* `--llm-content-summarization`: Enable content summarization

#### Metadata

* `--tags`: Array of tags to associate with document

### Examples

#### Basic File Upload

```bash theme={null}
voiceflow document upload-file \
  --file ./docs/api.pdf
```

#### Advanced Upload with Processing

```bash theme={null}
voiceflow document upload-file \
  --file ./docs/guide.md \
  --max-chunk-size 1000 \
  --markdown-conversion \
  --llm-generated-q \
  --llm-content-summarization \
  --tags guide,user
```

#### Upload with Overwrite

```bash theme={null}
voiceflow document upload-file \
  --file ./docs/updated-policy.pdf \
  --overwrite \
  --tags policy,legal
```

### Supported File Types

* PDF
* TXT
* DOC/DOCX
* MD
* And other text-based formats

### Requirements

* File must be accessible locally