Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with BioDocs.ai in just 5 minutes. This guide covers the essential actions to start being productive immediately.
Your First 5 Minutes
Minute 1: Access the Dashboard
After logging in, you'll see your dashboard with:
- Quick Actions - Common tasks at your fingertips
- Recent Projects - Your latest work
- Credit Balance - Your available AI credits
Minute 2: Try AI Research
- Click "Research" in the navigation
- Enter a research question, e.g., "What are the latest treatments for type 2 diabetes?"
- Click "Search"
- Review the AI-curated results from 280M+ papers
Pro Tip: Use natural language questions for best results!
Minute 3: Generate a Presentation
- Click "Presentations" → "New Presentation"
- Enter your topic: "Advances in Immunotherapy"
- Select number of slides (e.g., 10)
- Click "Generate"
- Watch as AI creates your presentation!
Minute 4: Explore the Editor
- Click "Editor" → "New Document"
- Start typing or paste existing content
- Highlight text and click the AI button
- Try "Improve Writing" or "Add Citations"
Minute 5: Check Your Settings
- Click your avatar → "Settings"
- Review your profile
- Check your credit balance
- Explore notification preferences
Essential Features Overview
🔍 Research
| Feature | What It Does | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AI Search | Find papers with natural language | 2 |
| Deep Research | Comprehensive topic analysis | 10 |
| Literature Review | Generate review sections | 15 |
📊 Presentations
| Feature | What It Does | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Outline | Create slide structure | 3 |
| Generate Slides | Full presentation creation | 10 |
| Edit with AI | Improve individual slides | 2 |
✍️ Editor
| Feature | What It Does | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AI Autocomplete | Suggest next sentences | 1 |
| Improve Writing | Enhance clarity and flow | 2 |
| Add Citations | Find supporting references | 3 |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Quick search |
Cmd/Ctrl + N | New document |
Cmd/Ctrl + S | Save |
Cmd/Ctrl + / | AI assistant |
Next Steps
Now that you know the basics:
- Create your first presentation - Generate slides for your next talk
- Start a research project - Dive deep into a topic
- Explore the editor - Write with AI assistance
- Join or create a group - Collaborate with colleagues
Getting Help
- Documentation - You're here! Browse all guides
- Tutorials - Step-by-step video guides
- Support - Email support@biodocs.ai
- Community - Join our researcher community
You're ready to accelerate your research. Let's go!