MindStudio has rolled out a major overhaul of its Data Source Interface, making custom data source integration simpler and more reliable. Under the updated system, data sources now behave more like folders containing files, rather than complex configurations in a pop-up modal.

These usability improvements provide a more intuitive workflow for creators uploading any training datasets, documents, media, APIs, or other external information sources they want their assistants to leverage at runtime. The folder and file paradigm makes managing and debugging data sources much easier.

Additionally, MindStudio now processes uploads in the background. This means creators can keep working on other parts of their apps, close tabs, or revisit later even while large file imports are still completing.

On a technical level, moving data sourcing to a file/folder model lays the groundwork for multi-modal capabilities in MindStudio's development environment. Instead of stepping through wizard configs, users can simply perform operations directly on available data files and folders. This shift to manipulating resources sets the stage for much more advanced authoring functionality in the future.