> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aicrisk.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aicrisk.com/admin/agent-scanner-defaults/allowed-file-types.md).

# Allowed File Types

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**Purpose:** The Allowed File Types scanner is designed to automatically identify unwanted files used in file uploads and attachments.

**Functionality:** It analyzes the attached file type, such as .txt, .xml, and .pdf, to determine if it is allowed to work with the agent.

**Usage:** The Allowed File Type selector is commonly used with agents that are commonly analyzing data from a static file. It allows the agent to serve a very specific purpose within your company.

Please make sure that your files are in one of the supported formats before uploading them to an agent:

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