In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective documentation is not just about providing information; it's about accessibility, engagement, and efficiency. At GRAYBOX, we constantly explore innovative solutions to bridge the gap between questions and answers within our organization. Recently, we embarked on a journey to experiment with our documentation process by integrating ChatGPT for Confluence, an eesel.ai product, coupled with a chat integration with Slack to create a seamless loop of communication and knowledge sharing.
The Vision: Making Documentation playful, accessible, and fun
Our primary objective was clear: to make documentation more engaging and accessible to everyone within our organization. We aimed to empower our employees to easily access information, shorten the distance between queries and solutions, all while leveraging AI capabilities not for content creation but for organization and retrieval.
Getting Started: Easy Setup and Configuration
Setting up ChatGPT for Confluence was remarkably straightforward. After installation, the initial configuration involved managing settings within Confluence. We began by selecting the documents we wanted to train the model on, we limited it to 150 links ensuring that we didn't overwhelm the AI with too much information at once. There is a cap at 475 links, keep this in mind.
The intuitive interface allowed us to experiment with the chatbot's responses, giving us a glimpse into its capabilities. The Inbox tab seamlessly redirected us to the eesel dashboard, where we could review past conversations, further enhancing our understanding of the AI's performance.
Integration and Collaboration
The Share & Integrate feature presented a few options for collaboration. Whether it was sharing a public link for easy access, embedding a chat widget on our website, or integrating with Slack or Teams for seamless communication, ChatGPT for Confluence provided versatile solutions to meet our needs.
User Experience and Satisfaction
Our experience with ChatGPT for Confluence exceeded expectations. Using GPT-4 and ChatGPT, we were impressed by the AI's ability to provide instant and accurate responses to a wide range of queries. The chatbot became a valuable resource within our organization, streamlining the information access process and providing timely assistance.
Challenges and Considerations
From the Dashboard, there is an issue when trying to delete the links from the "Knowledge" space; selecting all and deleting only removes 75 at a time. You will need to refresh the page after a minute or so to see that only some of the documents selected were deleted.
While the benefits were undeniable, the pricing model, with costs exceeding $150 per month for the Confluence app for 50 users, raised questions about affordability and additional subscriptions.
Transforming Documentation with AI
In conclusion, our journey with ChatGPT for Confluence has been transformative. By integrating AI-powered chat capabilities into our documentation process, we have not only enhanced accessibility and engagement but also improved efficiency and collaboration within our organization. The value derived from this innovative solution outweighs the challenges. As we continue to explore the possibilities of AI in documentation, we are excited about the future of knowledge sharing and communication at GRAYBOX.
Jacques Desormiere
Director of Quality Assurance