Find papers. Ask questions. Join the discussion.

The social network for researchers

Papel

From discovery
to discussion

Discover papers, ask questions, test your understanding, and follow the people moving your field forward.

DISCOVER

A feed that knows
what you're researching

Papers ranked by your interests, trending topics, freshness, and community engagement. Switch to Latest when you want a chronological scan.

  • Vector-similarity powered recommendations
  • Full-screen immersive paper cards
  • Never see the same paper twice
Papel feed
ASK

Talk to any paper.
Get instant answers.

Ask questions about any paper and get grounded answers from the full PDF — powered entirely on-device using Apple Intelligence or local MLX models.

  • RAG pipeline over full PDF text
  • 100% on-device — your data never leaves
  • Apple Intelligence or local MLX backend
Chatting with a paper in Papel
LEARN

Test your knowledge.
Earn XP. Level up.

AI-generated quizzes on every paper. Score perfectly to earn +50 XP, maintain streaks, and build a visible map of what you understand.

  • 3-question quizzes per paper
  • XP, streaks & academic ranks
  • Master papers to track expertise
Knowledge quiz in Papel
DISCUSS

Connect with
fellow researchers

Like and comment on papers, share discoveries with colleagues via direct messages, and build your academic profile in a community that values knowledge.

  • Likes, comments & shares
  • Direct messages between researchers
  • Academic profile & rank badges
PROFILE

Level, followers, and saved papers

Your profile shows research progress at a glance: level, followers, saved papers, and the signals that make your academic identity visible.

  • Level and XP progress
  • Followers and following counts
  • Saved papers in one place
Papel profile showing level, followers, and saved papers
CHAT

Private chats for research threads

Move from a paper to a focused conversation with other researchers. Keep context, shared papers, and follow-up questions close.

  • Direct messages between researchers
  • Share papers from the feed
  • Keep collaboration in context
Papel private chat between researchers

Launching in 2026

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