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What is Brevton?#

The Brevton platform is designed to help organizations discover knowledge, analyze research information, automate workflows, and generate actionable insights through artificial intelligence.

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Live workspace

Core capabilities#

Every guide in this documentation maps to one of four capabilities.

• Discover knowledge
• Analyze research
• Automate workflows
• Generate insights

How this guide works#

Each chapter is self-contained — jump in anywhere using the sidebar or breadcrumbs.

Start using Brevton in minutes#

Six short steps to set upyour account and start researching — from sign-up to your first project.

Before you begin#

You'll need a work email and (optionally) an SSO provider from your admin. Everything else lives inside the product.

The six steps#

1. step 01

   Creating an Account

   Sign up with your email and unlock the full Brevton workspace.

   01
2. step 02

   User Login & Authentication

   Secure access with single sign-on and 2FA support.

   02
3. step 03

   Profile Configuration

   Tailor your profile, preferences, and notifications.

   03
4. step 04

   Workspace Setup

   Organize teams, libraries, and shared knowledge.

   04
5. step 05

   Project Creation

   Spin up your first research project in seconds.

   05
6. step 06

   Initial Platform Navigation

   Discover modules, shortcuts, and the command palette.

   06

Next steps#

Six modules, one platform#

Brevton is organized around six core modules. Each has its own chapter — this page is the index.

Module index#

How modules connect#

Upload a document once — every module can use it.

1. Upload
2. Search
3. Literature Review
4. Citation
5. AI Assistant

Organize research, end-to-end#

Every workspace is built around projects and documents.

Research Projects#

Projects are the unit of organization. Each project has its own documents, members, settings, and history — one per research question or initiative.

• 01Creating Projects
• 02Managing Research Collections
• 03Project Collaboration
• 04Project Settings
• 05Project Organization
• 06Workflow Best Practices

Document Management#

Supported content#

• Research Papers
• Technical Reports
• Scientific Publications
• Patents
• Whitepapers
• Policy Documents

Topics in this chapter#

• Uploading Documents
• Organizing Files
• Metadata Management
• Search and Retrieval
• Document Analysis

Module reference#

Reference for the six core Brevton modules — features, best practices, and topics covered in each.

Module 04/AI Assistant

AI Research Assistant

Natural-language Q&A across your research corpus. Ask, get contextual answers, explore further.

Features

• Natural Language Queries
• Contextual Responses
• Research Recommendations
• Knowledge Exploration
• Insight Generation

Module 05/Literature Review

Literature Review Automation

Automate collection, summarization, and gap detection across thousands of papers.

Topics covered

• Literature Collection
• Paper Summarization
• Topic Identification
• Research Gap Detection
• Comparative Analysis

Module 06/Semantic Search

Semantic Search

Search by meaning and concept — not just keywords — across papers, patents, and reports.

Features

• Semantic Search
• Context-Based Retrieval
• Intelligent Ranking
• Concept Discovery
• Multi-Source Search

Module 07/Citation Intelligence

Citation Intelligence

Map citation networks and trace research influence across the literature.

Topics covered

• Citation Mapping
• Reference Analysis
• Influence Tracking
• Citation Recommendations
• Citation Reports

Module 08/Knowledge Discovery

Knowledge Discovery

Surface hidden patterns, trends, and entity relationships in your data.

Documentation areas

• Trend Analysis
• Pattern Recognition
• Knowledge Graph Exploration
• Entity Relationships
• Insight Generation

Module 09/Research Reporting

Research Reporting

Structured reports, executive summaries, and analytical briefs in minutes.

Topics covered

• Report Templates
• Executive Summaries
• Automated Reporting
• Export Options
• Sharing Reports

Secure by design, clear by default#

Enterprise-grade security and transparent account controls — how your data is protected and how you manage your plan.

Security & Privacy#

Encryption, access controls, audit logs, and privacy guarantees built into every workspace.

• Data Protection
• User Permissions
• Access Controls
• Account Security
• Privacy Practices

Account & Billing#

Manage your subscription, payment methods, and team seats.

• Subscription Plans
• Payment Methods
• Billing History
• Account Settings
• User Management

Frequently asked questions#

Quick answers to the most common questions. Don't see yours? The next chapter has every way to reach us.

Common questions#

• Q01Uploads

  How do I upload research documents?

  Upload documents directly through your workspace using the document management interface. Drag-and-drop, bulk upload, and folder sync are all supported.

• Q02Supported types

  What file types are supported?

  The platform supports commonly used research and technical document formats including PDF, DOCX, TXT, EPUB, HTML, and major patent and publication formats.

• Q03Collaboration

  Can I collaborate with team members?

  Yes. Team collaboration features — shared workspaces, project members, role-based permissions — are available in supported plans.

• Q04Security

  Is my research data secure?

  Yes. Brevton incorporates enterprise-grade security measures including encryption at rest and in transit, fine-grained access controls, and regular audits.

Still stuck?#

Need more help?#

Can't find what you need? Our team is available — from setup questions to integration design reviews.

Contact channels#

• Chat with support

  Live chat, weekdays. Typical reply: under 2 hours.

  Open chat

• Email the team

  support@brevton.com — for longer questions.

  Send email

• Help Center

  Browse guides, troubleshooting, and best practices.

  Visit Help Center

Office hours#