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Teams, Google Drive, Writer Program & More

Teams, Google Drive, Writer Program & More

Universities and research groups can now enquire about team plans. Connect Google Drive to your workspace, apply to become a blog writer on ChatAcademia, and watch new tutorial videos for Research Verdict, Zotero, and Mendeley agents.

Improvements

  • New Teams page for universities and research institutions to explore team plans
  • Book a Call form to submit team plan enquiries directly from the website
  • Connect Google Drive to your workspace in one click
  • Import files from Drive directly into agent conversations
  • Apply to become a writer and publish blog on ChatAcademia
  • New tutorial videos for Research Verdict, Zotero, and Mendeley agents
  • Confirmation dialogs for all destructive actions (delete chat, file, column)
  • New changelog page to track all updates and new features

Annual Billing & Lifetime Plans

Annual Billing & Lifetime Plans

We've introduced annual billing with significant savings compared to monthly plans. Plus, a new lifetime one-time purchase option for researchers who want long-term access without recurring charges.

Improvements

  • Annual billing plans with discounted pricing
  • Lifetime one-time purchase option
  • New agent pages, tutorials, and hero improvements
  • Smoother plan upgrade and downgrade experience

Install ChatAcademia as a Desktop App

Install ChatAcademia as a Desktop App

ChatAcademia is now a Progressive Web App. Install it directly from your browser for a native app-like experience — faster loading, offline access to your recent chats, and a dedicated window on your desktop.

Improvements

  • Install ChatAcademia as a desktop app from any browser
  • Faster load times and app-like experience
  • Smart install banner for easy setup
  • Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Research Verdict Agent

Research Verdict Agent

Got a yes-or-no research question? The new Research Verdict agent searches the literature, weighs the evidence, and delivers a data-driven answer with confidence scoring and source citations.

Improvements

  • Evidence-based verdicts for yes/no research questions
  • Confidence scoring based on available literature
  • Source citations for every claim
  • Visual breakdown of supporting vs. opposing evidence

Literature Overview Agent

Literature Overview Agent

A brand-new agent that helps you get a comprehensive overview of available literature. Define your research question, set criteria, filter papers by relevance, and generate a structured overview — all powered by AI.

Improvements

  • Full 6-phase workflow for literature overviews
  • Automated paper filtering against your criteria
  • Structured review generation with methodology sections
  • Export your review results for publication