Avera documentation
End-user guides for the Avera desktop app — library, notes, reviews, and manuscripts.
Avera helps you collect papers, take notes, run screening workflows, and draft manuscripts in one workspace. Your library and notes live on your computer by default; sign in when you want teams, cloud sync, and subscription features.
What you can do
Getting started
Install Avera, understand plans, and learn the main ribbon.
Research Library
Import references, organize collections, search, and cite.
Notebook
Markdown notes, folders, wikilinks, and paper-linked notes.
Research Writer
IMRaD manuscripts, citations, figures, and export.
Systematic reviews
Screening, conflicts, PRISMA diagrams, and team workflows.
Browser connector
Save references and PDFs from Chrome into your library.
Quick reference
| Area | Requires sign-in | Requires Avera Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Library, import, PDFs, notebook | No | No |
| Browser connector | No | No |
| AI assistant | No (your API key) | No |
| Teams, screening, Writer | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud sync (manuscripts, reviews, team notes) | Yes | Yes |
See Sign-in and plans for details.
Need help?
- Troubleshooting — common connection, import, and sync issues
- Keyboard shortcuts — library, notes, screening, and search