Excel Dataset Import Structure Overview
FastGPT supports importing dataset content using Excel files, which follow the exact same header and data structure as CSV dataset imports. This consistent format ensures reliable field mapping between the source file and the FastGPT platform’s ingestion workflow.
Standard Template Field Table
The required header row and valid sample dataset entries are as follows:
| q | a | index | index | metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is FastGPT? | FastGPT is an AI agent development platform. | FastGPT overview | AI agent platform | {"source":"product-doc","category":"overview"} |
| How do I import Dataset data? | Use a CSV or Excel template. | Dataset import | template import | {"source":"help-center"} |
Mandatory Excel File Requirements
To avoid import failures, all Excel files used for FastGPT dataset imports must adhere to these rules:
- Use only the
.xlsxfile extension;.xlsformat files are not supported. - Contain exactly one worksheet; multiple worksheets will prevent successful ingestion.
- Contain no merged cells anywhere in the worksheet; merged cells disrupt automated parsing of field data.
- Reserve the first row of the worksheet exclusively for template headers; any content in this row will be treated as field names by the platform.
Source: FastGPT official source
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