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Metadata Filtering
Restricting vector searches using structured tags (like user ID, date range, or category) alongside embedding similarity.
Why it exists
Prevents retrieving outdated files or unauthorized tenant data in enterprise applications.
How it works
Queries pass structured boolean filters (e.g. tenant_id == 42 AND year >= 2024) applied before or during vector search.
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