Project Context Builder

Project Context Builder module connects the chat to ELITEA’s own Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to create, update, and manage the project context directly from it. Key features:

Get current project context content and enabled state
Create project context if it does not exist
Update existing project context content and settings
Delete project context configuration
Manage activation description (when to load context)

Prerequisites

MCP features enabled on the platform (the elitea_core/project_context MCP endpoint)
User role with project context edit permissions
Project Context Builder enabled in your chat or agent

How to Enable Project Context Builder

The default state of the Project Context Builder module — on or off — is defined in the project settings. If Project Context Builder is turned off by default, you can turn it on for your current conversation or agent.

Enable the Ask User module alongside Project Context Builder for the best experience. When enabled, the agent can ask structured clarifying questions with interactive options if your project context request is missing information. Without Ask User, the agent can only request information through normal chat responses.

For a Conversation

Go to the conversation.
Select + in the chat input toolbar.
Select Modules → Project Context Builder in the list.
Toggle Project Context Builder on.

Enable Project Context Builder in a Conversation

Once enabled, the agent has access to project context management tools for that conversation.

For an Agent

Select Agents.
Select the agent to configure, or create a new agent.
In the TOOLS section, find MODULES.
Find Project Context Builder. Select Show all if you do not see it immediately.
Toggle Project Context Builder on.
Select Save.

All changes apply only to new conversations run by this agent. Existing conversations will not be affected.

Enable Project Context Builder in Agent Configuration

How Project Context Builder Works

When Project Context Builder is enabled, the agent connects to the ELITEA MCP server and gains access to project context management tools.

Limitations

Project-scoped: Can only access project context in the current project.
Single context per project: Each project has one project context configuration.
Content length: Maximum 2500 characters for content field.
Activation description length: Maximum 300 characters for activation description.
Not auto-applied: Created or updated context is not automatically added to the current conversation.

Available Tools

Tool	Purpose	Key Parameters
`Get project context`	Returns the project context content and enabled state	`project_id`
`Create or update project context`	Creates if missing or updates existing context	`content`, `enabled`, `activation_description` (optional)
`Delete project context`	Deletes the project context configuration	`project_id`

How to Use Project Context Builder

Project Context Builder can only access and modify project context in the project where the conversation is running. It cannot access and modify project context from other projects.

Create or Update Project Context

Step 1: Type Your Request in the Chat

Describe what project context you want to create or update. You can provide all details upfront or let the agent ask clarifying questions.

Create project context for our QA team: All bug reports must include steps to reproduce, expected vs actual results, browser version, and screenshots when applicable

Step 2: Answer Clarifying Questions (If Needed)

If required information is missing, the agent response depends on whether Ask User is enabled:

Ask User enabled: The agent asks 1-4 focused questions using structured prompts with single-select, multi-select, or free-text options. Questions appear one per step with “Question X of Y” progress indicators and Back/Next navigation.
Ask User disabled: The agent requests missing information in a normal chat response or explains that it cannot safely proceed without clarification.

Step 3: Review Created Project Context

After successful creation or update, the project context automatically opens in Canvas mode for review and editing. A Project Context chip also appears in the chat, which you can click later to reopen the project context.

Created or updated context is not automatically added to the current conversation.

Manage Project Context

With Project Context Builder, you can manage project context directly from chat:


View Current Context	Request to see the current project context content and settings. The agent retrieves and displays the active project context.
Update Content	Describe changes to the project context content. The agent updates the context while preserving other settings.
Enable or Disable	Request to enable or disable the project context. The agent updates the enabled state without changing content.
Set Activation Description	Specify when the context should load. The agent updates the activation description to control context loading behavior.
Delete Context	Request to remove the project context configuration. The agent deletes all project context settings.

Best Practices

Project Context Creation

Enable the Ask User module to get better results
Provide clear, detailed instructions that all agents in the project should follow
Keep content concise and focused on essential project-wide knowledge
Use project context for information that applies across all agents
Include coding standards, API conventions, and common workflows
Test the context with multiple agents to ensure correct interpretation

Content Management

Review and update project context periodically as requirements change
Enable project context only when it provides value to agent conversations
Document significant context changes for team awareness

Module Configuration

Enable Project Context Builder by default in project settings if your team frequently updates context
Enable Project Context Builder only for agents that need context management capabilities
Use appropriate permissions to control who can create and modify project context
Review project context impact on agent behavior regularly

Working with Chat

Provide complete information (content, enabled state) in your initial request to skip clarification questions
Be specific when updating context. Describe exactly what should change

Chats

Indexing

Agents, Pipelines & Skills

Credentials & Toolkits

Entity Management

Prerequisites