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Complete guide to all features and capabilities of Serenoty. Learn how to organize, analyze, and collaborate on your research with our AI-powered platform.
Getting Started
- Quick Start Guide
- Creating Your Account
- Setting Up Your Workspace
- Your First Upload
- Understanding the Interface
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Document Management
- Uploading Documents
- PDF Viewer
- Document Organization
- Folders & Tags
- Document Search
- Document Sharing
- Document Versioning
AI Chat & Analysis
- Document Chat
- Multi-Document Context
- Citations & References
- Document Summarization
- Research Questions
- Flashcard Generation
Notes & Annotations
- Creating Notes
- PDF Annotations
- Note Organization
- Note Templates
- Note Linking
- Rich Text Editor
Research Discovery
- Paper Search
- Exa Integration
- Paper Import
- Related Papers
- Research Analysis
- Citation Tracking
Calendar & Tasks
- Calendar Views
- Task Management
- Task Labels & Priorities
- Task Linking
- Recurring Tasks
Organization
- Library Management
- Collections
- Smart Organization
- Tagging System
- Search Your Library
Collaboration
- Workspaces
- Team Members
- Sharing Documents
- Comments & Discussions
- Activity Feed
Search & Discovery
- Global Search
- Command Palette
- Semantic Search
- Search Filters
- Saved Searches
AI Features
- Document Insights
- Smart Recommendations
- Research Gap Analysis
- Connection Discovery
- Content Generation
Settings & Preferences
- Account Settings
- Theme & Appearance
- AI Model Selection
- Citation Format
- Notifications
Integrations
- Zotero Integration
- Mendeley Integration
- Google Drive
- Notion Integration
- API Access
Quick Start Guide
1. Create Your Account
Sign up for Serenoty in seconds with your email or Google account. Once you're in, you'll be taken to your workspace where you can start organizing your research.
2. Upload Your First Document
Click the 'Upload' button or drag and drop PDF files into your library. Serenoty will automatically extract and index the content, making it searchable and ready for analysis. You can upload individual files or bulk upload multiple documents at once.
3. Chat with Your Documents
Select any document and use the AI chat interface to ask questions. The AI will provide answers based on the actual content of your documents, with citations to specific pages. You can ask about methodology, key findings, or any specific concepts.
4. Take Notes and Annotate
Create notes linked to specific sections of your documents. Use the rich text editor to add your thoughts, insights, or questions. Annotate PDFs directly with highlights, comments, and notes that are automatically linked to your document library.
5. Organize Your Research
Use folders, tags, and collections to organize your research library. Serenoty's smart search helps you find papers, notes, and insights across your entire workspace. Create collections for specific projects or research topics.
6. Discover New Research
Use the Research panel to search millions of academic papers via Exa integration. Import papers directly to your library, discover related research, and get AI-powered recommendations based on your reading history.
Uploading Documents
Supported Formats
Serenoty supports PDF files for research papers and documents. Simply drag and drop files into the upload area or click to browse your computer. Files are automatically processed, indexed, and made searchable.
Bulk Upload
Upload multiple papers at once by selecting multiple files or dragging a folder. Serenoty will process all files in the background and notify you when they're ready. You can upload hundreds of documents at once.
URL Import
Import documents directly from web URLs using our API endpoint. This is perfect for importing papers from academic repositories, journals, or other online sources.
File Organization
After uploading, organize files into folders or add tags for easy retrieval. Use the auto-tagging feature to automatically categorize papers based on their content, or create custom tags for your specific research needs.
Document Metadata
View and edit document metadata including title, author, publication date, and custom properties. Serenoty automatically extracts metadata from PDFs when available.
PDF Viewer Features
Full-Featured PDF Viewer
Serenoty includes a professional PDF viewing experience with zoom controls (25% to 400%), page navigation, text selection, and search within PDFs. Navigate using arrow keys, page thumbnails, or the outline/bookmarks sidebar.
Viewing Options
Fit PDFs to panel width, view in full screen mode, or use custom zoom levels. The viewer adapts responsively to panel resizing and works beautifully in both light and dark modes.
PDF Annotations
Annotate PDFs directly in the viewer with highlights, comments, and notes. All annotations are automatically linked to your document library and can be searched and organized.
Text Extraction
Extract text from PDFs for analysis, copy text selections, and use extracted text in AI chat conversations. The platform uses virtualized rendering for efficient handling of large PDFs.
AI Chat Assistant
Document-Grounded Answers
Ask questions about your uploaded papers and get answers based on the actual content. The AI references specific sections and provides citations with page numbers for every answer. Click citations to jump directly to the relevant section.
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Multi-Document Context
Ask questions that span multiple papers in your library. Serenoty will search across all your documents to provide comprehensive answers, identifying connections and patterns across your research.
Streaming Responses
Get real-time streaming AI responses for instant feedback. Watch as the AI generates answers in real-time, making conversations feel natural and responsive.
Chat History
All chat conversations are saved with persistent history per document. Search through your chat history, bookmark important responses, and export conversations as text or markdown.
Advanced Features
Use custom prompts, chat templates, and multiple AI models. Generate citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, or BibTeX formats. Auto-generate flashcards from documents or create study materials.
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Notes & Annotations
Rich Text Editor
Create notes with our full-featured markdown editor (Milkdown) supporting formatting, links, images, code blocks, and more. Notes can be standalone or linked to specific documents and sections.
PDF Annotations
Annotate PDFs directly in the viewer with highlights, underlines, comments, and notes. All annotations are automatically linked to your document library and can be searched, organized, and exported.
Note Organization
Organize notes by folders, tags, or projects. Link notes to documents and other notes to create a knowledge graph. Use templates for common note types like methodology notes or key findings.
Note Linking
Link notes to specific documents, sections, or other notes. Create connections between ideas and build a searchable knowledge graph of your research insights.
Collaboration
Share notes with team members, add comments for collaboration, and see team activity. Notes support versioning to track changes and history.
Research Paper Discovery
Exa Search Integration
Search millions of academic papers via Exa API integration. Use neural search, keyword search, or auto search modes to find relevant research papers. Filter results by date, domain, content type, and more.
Smart Search Features
Serenoty automatically detects PDF papers, identifies source types (journals, articles, reviews, open access), and provides AI-generated summaries for each paper. Extract key points, methods, and materials automatically.
Paper Import
Import research papers directly to your library with one click. Papers are automatically processed, indexed, and made available for chat, notes, and analysis.
Related Papers & Recommendations
Discover related research papers automatically and get AI-powered recommendations based on your reading history and library contents. Track citations and references to build your research network.
Research Analysis
Analyze research papers with AI insights, identify research gaps, find connections between papers, and visualize research trends. Use the research dashboard for comprehensive analysis.
Calendar & Task Management
Multiple Calendar Views
View your tasks in month, week, day, or list views. Create tasks with due dates, priorities, labels, and detailed notes. Link tasks to documents and notes for context.
Task Management
Set task status (pending, in progress, completed, cancelled), priorities (low, medium, high, urgent), and custom labels with colors. Filter tasks by labels, status, or priority.
Task Features
Create recurring tasks, set reminders, add task dependencies, assign tasks to team members, and attach documents. Use task templates for common task types and track productivity with task analytics.
Integration
Link tasks to documents and notes for research project management. Track research progress, set deadlines for literature reviews, and manage thesis milestones.
Workspaces & Collaboration
Multiple Workspaces
Create and switch between multiple workspaces for different projects or teams. Customize workspace name, URL, and icon. Each workspace has its own documents, notes, and settings.
Team Collaboration
Invite team members via links or email. Control access and permissions granularly. Share documents and notes with team members, collaborate on notes in real-time, and see team activity in the activity feed.
Shared Resources
Share documents, notes, calendars, and collections with team members. Add comments to documents and notes for discussions. Track team productivity and engagement with analytics.
Workspace Management
Manage workspace members, permissions, and settings. View workspace activity and analytics. Use workspace templates for common team setups.
Search & Discovery
Universal Search
Search across documents, notes, chats, and tasks from anywhere using the command palette (Cmd/Ctrl + K). Get instant results with filters by type, date, and tags.
Advanced Search
Use semantic search powered by AI, embedding search, full-text search, and boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT). Search within date ranges, use wildcards, and search by tags.
Search Features
Save frequently used searches, view search history, get AI-powered search suggestions, and access recent searches quickly. Search results include documents, notes, chats, and tasks.
AI-Powered Insights
Document Insights
Get AI-generated insights about your documents including key findings, methodology summaries, and important concepts. Extract insights automatically as you upload documents.
Smart Recommendations
Receive personalized recommendations for papers, notes, and research directions based on your library contents and reading patterns. Discover connections you might have missed.
Research Gap Analysis
Identify research gaps and opportunities in your field. Analyze trends, find connections between papers, and visualize concept relationships with the knowledge graph.
Connection Discovery
Find connections between documents, notes, and concepts automatically. Visualize relationships in the knowledge graph and discover patterns across your research.
Settings & Customization
Account Management
Update your profile, manage authentication and security settings, control privacy and data sharing, and customize notification preferences. Export all your data or delete your account anytime.
Appearance
Choose between light, dark, or system theme. Customize the interface, panel layouts, and UI elements. Save and restore panel layouts for your preferred workspace setup.
AI Settings
Choose AI model for responses, set response language, configure citation format (APA, MLA, Chicago, BibTeX), enable/disable auto-naming features, and toggle fun mode for playful responses.
Integrations
Connect Zotero, Mendeley, Google Drive, Notion, OneDrive, and more. Set up API access and webhooks for automation. Use the Chrome extension for quick access.
Platform Capabilities
Document Management
Upload, organize, and manage PDFs with advanced features
AI-Powered Chat
Chat with documents, get citations, and generate insights
Research Discovery
Search millions of papers and import directly
Notes & Annotations
Rich text notes and PDF annotations
Calendar & Tasks
Manage research tasks and deadlines
Team Collaboration
Workspaces, sharing, and real-time collaboration
Advanced Search
Semantic search across all content
AI Insights
Smart recommendations and gap analysis
Integrations
Zotero, Mendeley, Google Drive, and more