Content Pillar Configuration
AdminContent pillars are the top-level categories that organize all educational content on PATHS. They provide structure for both the admin panel and the learner-facing frontend.
Default Pillars
PATHS ships with six default pillars, created automatically by the foundation seed:
| Pillar | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | Diet, supplementation, metabolic health |
| Exercise | Physical activity, training, movement science |
| Sleep | Sleep quality, circadian rhythms, recovery |
| Mental Health | Stress management, cognitive wellness, mindfulness |
| Preventive Medicine | Screening, diagnostics, early intervention |
| Longevity Science | Aging research, biomarkers, emerging therapies |
Managing Pillars
Pillar consistency
Keep the number of pillars manageable. Too many dilute the organizational structure. The six defaults cover the core areas of longevity science comprehensively.
Assigning Content to Pillars
Every article and course has a content pillar field. When creating or editing content, select the appropriate pillar from the dropdown. This determines:
- Where the content appears in pillar-based navigation on the frontend.
- How content is grouped in search results and recommendations.
- Which pillar icon and color scheme are applied to the content card.
Frontend Display
On the public-facing site, pillars appear as filterable categories. Learners can browse all content within a specific pillar or view a mixed feed across all pillars. The pillar assignment also feeds into the AI recommendation engine, helping suggest related content to learners.
RAG and pillars
The RAG pipeline uses pillar metadata as part of its retrieval context. Well-categorized content produces better AI tutor responses and more relevant recommendations.
Next Steps
Configure the AI features that power search and recommendations in AI Configuration.