Your AI-Powered Research Assistant for Verified, Source-Backed Answers
- What is VerifyAI?
- Getting Started
- Features Overview
- Quick Search Mode
- Deep Research Mode
- Understanding Your Results
- Managing Your Research
- Tips for Best Results
- FAQ
VerifyAI is an intelligent search and research assistant that combines the power of web search with AI synthesis to give you accurate, source-backed answers. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, or AI chatbots that might hallucinate facts, VerifyAI:
- ✅ Searches the real web for up-to-date information
- ✅ Cites every claim with numbered references to sources
- ✅ Synthesizes information from multiple sources into clear answers
- ✅ Enables deep research with multi-query exploration
- ✅ Saves your research history for future reference
| User Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Students | Research papers, fact-checking, learning new topics |
| Researchers | Literature review, trend analysis, data gathering |
| Professionals | Market research, competitor analysis, decision support |
| Journalists | Source verification, background research, fact-checking |
| Curious Minds | Exploring topics with verified, trustworthy information |
- Click the Sign In button in the top-right corner
- Use your Google account or email to authenticate
- Your research history will be saved to your account
- Type your question in the search bar
- Keep it clear and specific for best results
- Press Enter or click Send
- Read the AI-generated synthesis
- Check the numbered citations
[1],[2], etc. - Explore the source cards to verify claims
| Feature | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Search | Fast single-query search with AI summary | Quick facts, simple questions |
| Deep Research | Multi-query exploration with comprehensive report | Complex topics, thorough research |
| Source Cards | Visual display of all web sources used | Verify claims, explore further |
| Follow-Up Questions | AI-suggested related questions | Continue exploring a topic |
| Bookmarks | Save important searches for later | Build a research library |
| Chat History | Access previous conversations | Continue past research |
| PDF Export | Download research as formatted PDF | Share or archive findings |
Quick Search is the default mode, perfect for straightforward questions that need fast, reliable answers.
Your Question → Web Search → AI Synthesis → Cited Answer
- You ask a question - Type naturally, like asking a friend
- Real-time web search - VerifyAI searches the web for relevant sources
- AI analyzes sources - The AI reads and understands the content
- Synthesized answer - You receive a clear, comprehensive answer
- Citations included - Every fact is backed by numbered references
- Answer Panel: The main AI-generated response with inline citations
- Sources Section: Cards showing all websites consulted
- Favicon and site name
- Article title
- Brief description
- Follow-Up Questions: Suggested questions to explore further
Your Question: "What are the health benefits of green tea?"
VerifyAI Response: "Green tea contains powerful antioxidants called catechins, particularly EGCG, which has been linked to improved brain function [1], fat burning [2], and reduced risk of heart disease [3]. Studies suggest that 3-5 cups daily provides optimal benefits [4]..."
Deep Research is designed for comprehensive exploration of complex topics. It expands your query into multiple search angles and synthesizes a detailed research report.
- 📚 Writing research papers or reports
- 🔄 Comparing multiple perspectives or options
- 📊 Analyzing trends or complex phenomena
- 🧪 Exploring new or specialized topics
- 📋 Creating comprehensive summaries
- Click the Deep Research toggle in the search bar
- Choose your query count (3-7 queries)
- 3 queries: Quick deep dive
- 5 queries: Balanced research (recommended)
- 7 queries: Exhaustive exploration
- (Optional) Enable Advanced Options:
- Include Subpages: Crawl linked pages for more context
- Force Fresh Results: Get the latest data, bypass cached results
- Submit your question
When you submit a Deep Research query, you'll see real-time progress:
| Stage | Progress | What's Happening |
|---|---|---|
| Expanding Queries | 10% | AI generates diverse search angles from your question |
| Searching Sources | 20-80% | Each query searches the web in parallel |
| Synthesizing Report | 85% | AI analyzes all sources and writes comprehensive report |
| Complete | 100% | Final report ready with all citations |
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Comprehensive Research Report
- Introduction and context
- Multiple perspectives covered
- Detailed findings with citations
- Summary and conclusions
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Queries Explored Section
- Shows all search queries used
- Indicates which sources came from which query
- Original query marked with "Original" badge
- Click to expand and see individual sources
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Enhanced Source Section
- More sources (20-30+ vs 6-8 in Quick Search)
- Deduplicated (no repeated sources)
- Click Export PDF to download full report
Your Question: "How does climate change affect ocean ecosystems?"
Expanded Queries Generated:
- "Climate change impact on coral reef ecosystems"
- "Ocean acidification effects on marine life"
- "Rising sea temperatures and fish migration patterns"
- "Polar ice melt impact on ocean currents"
Result: A 4000+ word comprehensive report covering all angles, with 25+ sources cited.
Citations appear as superscript numbers like [1], [2], [3] throughout the answer.
- Single citation
[1]: Claim sourced from one article - Multiple citations
[1][2]: Claim verified by multiple sources - Reference section: All sources listed at the bottom
Each source card contains:
- Favicon: Website icon for quick recognition
- Title: Article or page title
- Site Name: Domain name (e.g., "nytimes.com")
- Click to Open: Opens source in new tab
This section shows you exactly how VerifyAI researched your topic:
📊 Queries Explored 4 queries • 28 sources
├─ 🔍 Your original question Original | 8 sources ▼
├─ 🔍 Expanded query 1 | 7 sources ▼
├─ 🔍 Expanded query 2 | 6 sources ▼
└─ 🔍 Expanded query 3 | 7 sources ▼
Click any row to expand and see the individual sources found for that query.
Access your past research sessions from the sidebar:
- Recent Chats: Last 20 conversations
- Titled by Topic: Each session auto-titled based on content
- Click to Resume: Continue any previous research
Save important searches for quick access:
- Find the Bookmark icon on any AI response
- Click to save/unsave
- Access all bookmarks from Bookmarks in the navigation
- Your bookmarks include:
- Original query
- Full AI response
- Timestamp
Download your research as a professional PDF document:
- Complete a Deep Research query
- In the Sources section, click Export PDF
- The PDF includes:
- Report title and generation date
- Original query
- Queries explored with source counts
- Full research report
- Complete source list with URLs
| ❌ Avoid | ✅ Better |
|---|---|
| "Tell me about AI" | "What are the current limitations of large language models?" |
| "Climate change" | "How has global temperature changed over the last 50 years?" |
| "Best laptop" | "What laptop features matter most for software development in 2024?" |
| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|---|---|
| "What year did X happen?" | Quick Search |
| "How does X work?" | Quick Search |
| "Compare X vs Y vs Z" | Deep Research |
| "Write a summary of X for a report" | Deep Research |
| "What are all the factors affecting X?" | Deep Research |
- Be specific: "Effects of microplastics on freshwater fish" > "Pollution effects"
- Set appropriate query count:
- Use 3 for focused topics
- Use 5-7 for broad or complex topics
- Enable subpages for in-depth articles
- Use fresh results for rapidly changing topics (news, trends)
Q: Is VerifyAI free to use?
Currently, VerifyAI is available for free during the beta period. Usage limits may apply.
Q: How current is the information?
VerifyAI searches the live web, so information is as current as what's published online. Enable "Force Fresh Results" in Deep Research for the absolute latest data.
Q: Can I trust the AI's answers?
Every claim is backed by numbered citations. We encourage you to click through to sources to verify important information.
Q: What's the difference between Quick Search and Deep Research?
Quick Search uses a single query for fast answers. Deep Research expands into 3-7 queries, searches more sources, and generates a comprehensive report.
Q: How many sources does VerifyAI use?
- Quick Search: 6-8 sources
- Deep Research: 20-35 sources (deduplicated)
Q: Can I export my research?
Yes! In Deep Research mode, click "Export PDF" to download a formatted report with all sources.
Q: Why does the progress bar show during Deep Research?
Deep Research involves multiple steps: query expansion, parallel searching, and synthesis. The progress bar shows real-time status of each phase.
Q: What happens if a source link is broken?
Source links are live web URLs. If a page is removed after VerifyAI found it, the link may not work. The original search was valid at the time.
Q: Is my data private?
Your queries and research history are saved to your account only. We don't share or sell user data.
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| No sources found | Try rephrasing your query or making it more specific |
| Answer seems incomplete | Try Deep Research mode for comprehensive coverage |
| Sources seem irrelevant | Refine your query with more specific terms |
| PDF won't export | Ensure the research is complete, then try again |
| Can't see chat history | Make sure you're signed in |
Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!
- 📧 Email: support@verifyai.com
- 🐛 Report a Bug: Use the feedback button in the app
- 💡 Feature Request: Let us know what would help your research
Last updated: December 2024
VerifyAI combines the speed of AI with the reliability of verified sources to give you answers you can trust.