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What is Needle AI?
Needle AI centralizes search and automates workflows across all your workplace applications, allowing users to find information instantly without switching between platforms. It indexes documents, conversations, and files, transforming how teams access and utilize their collective knowledge. The platform offers AI-powered knowledge threading and workflow automation, with a RAG API for developers to build agentic AI applications. It supports various data sources like PDFs, Docs, CSVs, and integrates with platforms such as Google Drive, SharePoint, Notion, and Slack. Needle provides access to leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, and allows users to bring their own API keys to leverage existing credits. It also features a partner program for earning passive income by sharing workflows.
Best used for
Ideal for product managers who need to streamline operations, developers who need to build agentic AI applications, and marketers who need to audit brand visibility across AI models. Especially valuable for teams looking to centralize knowledge and automate complex workflows without extensive coding.
Common actions
AI searchCross-app searchInternal searchknowledge managementTeam collaborationinformation retrievalUnified searchWorkplace productivity
Capabilities
Key features
- AI workflow automation
- Knowledge threading platform
- RAG API for agents
- Connect data sources
- Integrate major AI models
- Customizable AI agents
Target Audience
developerproduct managermarketer
Integrations
google-drivesharepointnotionconfluencejiraslackmicrosoft-teamsoutlook+ 12 more
Pricing & Plans
Freemium · Paid · Enterprise · Usage-based
FAQs
Which AI models can I use with Needle?
Needle provides access to the latest models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, including GPT-5.4, Opus, and Gemini 3.1 Pro. You can also bring your own API keys to leverage existing credits and reduce costs, integrating your preferred models seamlessly into your workflows.
How do Needle workflows and collections work together?
Workflows automate tasks using AI agents, while collections serve as searchable knowledge bases for these agents. Many automations require semantic or structured search over a knowledge base for high-quality answers, which Needle Collections make effortless by adding collection tools to your AI agent.
What is the Needle Partner Program?
The Needle Partner Program allows users to earn passive income by creating and submitting useful automations. Every time someone runs your workflow, you earn. You can submit your first workflow for review after filling out your profile details in the Partner Hub.
How does Needle handle complex document layouts?
Needle utilizes advanced processing pipelines to extract text from images and effectively handle complex layouts within documents. This includes tables, charts, and multi-column structures, ensuring comprehensive data retrieval for your knowledge bases and AI agents.
What is the Needle Web Widget?
The Needle Web Widget is a drop-in solution that allows you to easily add a custom AI agent, powered by your collection, to your website. This enables quick integration of your knowledge base for customer inquiries or other interactive features directly on your site.
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