Ask Document
Upload a document and ask it a question in natural language. The AI reads the document and generates an answer based on its content.
Type: TINYVISION_DOC_ASK
Color: Purple (#8B5CF6)
Credits: 10 per run
Test: Required (cannot skip)
Configure fields
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File URL | FX formula | Yes | URL of the document (PDF, image, DOCX) |
| Prompt | FX formula | Yes | The question to ask about the document |
| Output format | Select | No | text (default) |
Example questions
| Document | Prompt | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice PDF | "What is the total amount and due date?" | "The total is $1,250.00, due by March 15, 2026." |
| Contract PDF | "Who are the parties and what is the term?" | "The agreement is between Acme Corp and Globex Inc for a 24-month term." |
| Product spec | "What are the key features?" | Bullet list of features from the document |
| Meeting notes | "What were the action items?" | List of action items assigned to team members |
vs other Vision nodes
| Node | What it does | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Read PDF | Extracts ALL text | When you need the full document text |
| Extract Text | OCR on images | When the document is an image/scan |
| Ask Document | Answers a QUESTION | When you need a specific answer, not all the text |
| Extract Fields | Key-value pairs | When the document has labeled fields (invoices, forms) |
Tip
Ask Document is the most flexible Vision node: you can ask anything. But it's also the most expensive (10 credits). Use Read PDF or Extract Text when you just need the raw text.
File URL sources
The file URL can come from:
- Webhook payload:
{{trigger.body.file_url}} - Form submission:
{{trigger.file_upload.url}} - HTTP Request:
{{http.body.download_url}} - Static URL: a direct link to a file hosted anywhere
Error handling
If the file can't be processed (corrupt, unsupported format, too large):
- The node fails with an error message
- Use Continue on error + If-Else to handle gracefully
- Check file type before processing with an If-Else on the URL extension
Credits
This node consumes credits per execution. Monitor usage in Monitor → Credit Usage.