# Asset Debugger

On the **Assets** page, you’ll find a **Debug** button — clicking it opens the **Asset Debugger**. This tool allows you to test the knowledge stored within your assets by entering keywords or specific questions. The debugger will return a list of relevant content pulled from the assets, along with their exact sources.

This feature is especially useful for ensuring Aissistant responds accurately and consistently. Below are common scenarios where the Asset Debugger can help:

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### 🔍 Key Use Cases for the Asset Debugger

1. **Verify Content Availability**\
   Ensure Aissistant is actually able to access and retrieve information from your assets. Some websites or documents may be restricted by firewalls or permissions. The debugger reveals what content is retrievable so you can adjust sharing settings if necessary.
2. **Check Information Accuracy**\
   Test questions like "What is our return policy?" to see if Aissistant provides the correct response. If the answer is outdated or incorrect, you can update the source document accordingly.
3. **Spot Conflicting Information**\
   Ask something like "What’s the price of Product X?" If multiple sources return different prices, the debugger helps you trace where the discrepancies are and resolve them.
4. **Identify Inconsistent Responses**\
   Try entering "What are the troubleshooting steps for Setup A?" If different sources give varying (but technically correct) answers, you can unify the instructions to improve consistency in responses.
5. **Audit Asset Coverage**\
   Check whether specific topics (e.g., refund eligibility, warranty details) are covered at all. This helps identify knowledge gaps that need to be filled.
6. **Pre-test Sub-Agent Assets**\
   If an asset is linked to a sub-agent, use the debugger to confirm the asset includes all the necessary context for that scenario before deploying it live.
7. **Improve Response Clarity**\
   Review how information is structured in the retrieved content. If responses feel cluttered or unclear, consider editing the asset to be more concise or reorganized for better readability.

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://doc.aissist.io/tutorial/turn-assets-into-ai/asset-debugger.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.