Vectara

What is Vectara?

Vectara is a conversational search tool that lets you find information from Richard Feynman’s lectures by chatting naturally. Instead of returning the typical list of links, the demo — called Ask Feynman — relies on interactive dialogue: you can start a conversation, describe what you’re looking for, type a question, or pick from a list of topics.

Who created Vectara?

Ask Feynman was launched by Vectara, a company that specializes in advanced retrieval and summarization.

What is Vectara used for?

The demo is built for exploring Feynman’s lectures through natural conversation. Its features include:

• Grounded generation, which prevents made-up search results
• Customizable search queries
• Search history for easy reference
• English-language queries
• Free access to both Ask Feynman and the Vectara platform
• A Discord community for support and connection

Beyond the demo, Vectara’s platform can be used to ask questions based on your own data.

Who is Vectara for?

Researchers, students, educators, scientists, and physics enthusiasts who want a conversational way to explore Feynman’s lectures.

Getting started

Visit the Ask Feynman website, start a chat, and describe what you’re interested in or type a question about the lectures — you can pick a topic from the list or enter your own query. JavaScript must be enabled. For help, Vectara offers documentation, forums, the Discord community, and its main website.