How "File Access" works

MATE can have access to your file system to export files or load & place images in your document.
Also, rename linked images (the real files in your operating system) and update the links.

Warning
File access is extremely powerful. However, because of how LLMs (AI) operate, it’s important to be extra cautious and closely monitor what’s happening to your files.

This is why file access is turned off by default. I recommend to keep if off all the time until you really need it and then turn if on for that task. And turn it off again afterwards.

Change file access in a chat

You can turn file access on/off for every message, if you like.

Note:  If you’re toggling file access on and off between prompts, the model might occasionally misinterpret your instructions - granting access even after you’ve disabled it, or blocking access when it’s enabled. Always double-check what’s currently active!

Configure the default state for new chats

In Settings > Chats you configure the default state for file access for new chats.
In each chat you can still turn file access on or off at any time.