> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.airops.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.airops.com/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps.md).

# Data

Search and Write to your Knowledge Bases

Data Steps provide powerful capabilities to interact with AirOps' storage and retrieval systems. These tools allow you to leverage your organization's knowledge, seamlessly move information between different workflows, and manage your content at scale.

The Data Steps include:

1. [**Read from Grid**](/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps/read-from-grid.md) -- import data from AirOps Grid to use within your workflow
2. [**Write to Grid**](/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps/write-to-grid.md) -- export workflow results to AirOps Grid for storage or further processing
3. [**Search Knowledge Base**](/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps/memory-search.md) -- semantically search your organization's knowledge bases
4. [**Write to Knowledge Base**](/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps/memory-write.md) -- add new content to your knowledge bases for future retrieval
5. [**Get Knowledge Base File**](/actions/workflow-concepts/workflow-steps/memory-steps/knowledge-base-read.md) -- retrieve specific files stored in your knowledge bases

Data Steps form the connective tissue between your workflows and your organization's knowledge repositories. They enable workflows to access relevant information, learn from past executions, and contribute new insights back to your knowledge ecosystem.

These steps are particularly valuable for creating workflows that maintain context over time, building self-improving systems, and ensuring consistent access to the most current information across your organization. By combining Data Steps with other AirOps capabilities, you can create workflows that not only process information but also continuously enhance your organization's collective intelligence.

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Note: Data Steps are available in both Workflows and Agents
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