> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cassidyai.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Get Knowledge Base folder contents > Retrieve the list of files within a Knowledge Base folder to use in a Workflow. Retrieve the contents of a [Knowledge Base](/knowledge-base/overview) folder within a [Workflow](/workflows/overview). Returns a list of files in the folder that you can loop over or reference. In the Workflow builder, click **+** between blocks and select **Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents** from the action library. Action library with Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents selected Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents action added to the Workflow Choose how to reference the Knowledge Base folder using one of three options: * **Static folder** — Select a specific folder directly from your Knowledge Base. Best when you always need the same folder, such as a client's document folder or a specific project directory. Static folder selection from Knowledge Base * **Knowledge Base Item Reference** — Use a variable that references a Knowledge Base folder. Useful for dynamically selecting folders based on client names or project IDs from previous Workflow steps. Knowledge Base Item Reference variable selector * **Dynamic Path** — Specify a folder path using variables or naming conventions. Select the **Knowledge Base Collection** where the folder is located, then enter the **Folder Path** separated by forward slashes. Useful for accessing folders based on dynamic inputs like client names or date-based directories. Dynamic Path with Collection and Folder Path fields Once configured, the following variables are available in later Workflow steps: * **Folder Name** — The name of the retrieved folder * **Link to Folder** — A direct link to the folder in the Knowledge Base * **Knowledge Base Item Type** — The type (e.g., Folder, Collection) * **Folder Contents** — A list of the item names within the folder Output variables available from Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents **Common pattern: Loop + Get Knowledge Base File** A powerful combination is to use **Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents** with a [Loop](/reference/actions/loop) and [Get Knowledge Base File](/reference/actions/get-knowledge-base-file) to process each file in a folder individually. For example, retrieve a client folder containing multiple contracts and proposals, then loop through each document to generate summaries or extract key terms. 1. Use **Get Knowledge Base Folder Contents** to retrieve all files in a folder 2. Add a **Loop** action that iterates over the folder contents 3. Within the Loop, use **Get Knowledge Base File** to retrieve each individual file's content 4. Process each file (e.g., summarize, extract information, or analyze) Workflow showing Get KB Folder Contents feeding into a Loop Loop action iterating over folder contents Get Knowledge Base File inside the Loop using the current item ## Related * [Get Knowledge Base File](/reference/actions/get-knowledge-base-file) * [Loop](/reference/actions/loop) * [Knowledge Base overview](/knowledge-base/overview)