> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maition.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Citation-backed answers

> How mAItion returns answers with source citations for traceability and trust.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/wikiteq/RXOudiB7l7zHAbp0/citations.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RXOudiB7l7zHAbp0&q=85&s=b32a6780e0f4bcd46016527136917e72" alt="Citation-backed-answers" width="2736" height="2030" data-path="citations.png" />

mAItion can provide answers with citations to source chunks used during retrieval.

## How It Works

* Retrieval finds relevant indexed chunks
* Answer generation uses retrieved context
* Response includes source references for verification

## Why It Matters

* Transparent answer provenance
* Easier fact-checking by users
* Better trust in AI responses

See [Connectors](/connectors) for data source setup.