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The 119-page dissertation example on this page was drafted in 37 minutes — every citation checked against 200M+ real publications, so there are no made-up sources. You guide the outline, review the sources, and finish the analysis yourself.
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Live ExamplesConstitutional Governance of AI Systems
Law and Public Policy • Chicago Citation Style
Constitutional and administrative law constraints on public-sector AI decision systems, analyzing due process, transparency, judicial review, accountability, procurement, and comparative regulatory frameworks.
How CiteLyra reduces citation hallucinations
Traditional LLMs invent citations because they write the reference and the prose in the same step. CiteLyra retrieves sources first and only cites from what it found.
Grounded in 200M+ Papers
Every draft begins with automated search across Crossref, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar, giving the writing pipeline real metadata to work from. Records without a title, named authors, a publication year, and a resolving DOI or URL are discarded before drafting starts.
The model never writes a reference
Writing agents emit citation IDs, not citation text. A deterministic compiler then swaps each ID for the formatted reference from the bibliography — a dictionary lookup with no model judgment involved, so a reference cannot be invented at the point it is written.
Multi-Agent Review
19 specialized AI agents collaborate—from Scout (research) and Architect (outlining) to Editor (polish)—ensuring academic rigor and stylistic coherence.
Built for academic rigor, not generic chats
How CiteLyra compares to general AI tools like ChatGPT when writing long-form academic research.
| Feature | CiteLyra | Generic LLMs (ChatGPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Length | Long-form structured drafts (Multi-chapter) | Up to a few thousand words (structure drifts over a full-length document) |
| Citation Accuracy | Retrieved from academic indexes (DOI, URL, and metadata checks) | High Hallucination Risk (Fabricates titles/DOIs) |
| Source Grounding | Starts by searching 200M+ real academic papers | Relies on static pre-training weights |
| Academic Styling | Automatic formatting (APA, IEEE, Chicago) | Generic markdown or prose styling |
| Export Capabilities | PDF, editable Word (.docx), Markdown, LaTeX / Overleaf, and ZIP | Copy-paste text box only |
Review every claim, sentence by sentence
Hover or tap on the highlights below to inspect the source attached to each statement.
1 Introduction
The sharing economy has emerged as a transformative phenomenon, characterized by temporary access to goods and services rather than outright ownership. This model is primarily enabled by digital platforms that mediate exchanges between resource owners and users (Curtis & Mont, 2020, p. 4). Algorithms embedded within these platforms streamline the process of matching resources. Reputation systems, user reviews, and identity verification serve as substitutes for traditional institutional trust (Nadolny et al., 2023, p. 2). The accumulation of verified reviews enables strangers to transact with a high degree of confidence. Despite its rapid expansion, the sharing economy remains contested terrain. Critics argue that platform operators externalize risks onto individual providers while capturing disproportionate value (Schor et al., 2016).
"It saved me from weeks of digging through databases. Instead of a blank page I had a properly structured draft with real, checkable sources to build on and make my own."
Plans and credit packs
Pay once, use as you go. A focused research paper costs fewer credits than a longer, long-form draft—larger projects run more research, writing, and validation—so you only pay for the depth you need, and every draft is yours to review and finish.
Perfect for quick projects, literature reviews, or drafting a single Research Paper.
- 3 Research Papers (5cr each)
- 1 Standard Draft (8cr)
- Crossref DOI and source URL checks
- PDF, Word, Markdown, LaTeX & ZIP downloads
Designed for larger projects and managing multiple research drafts.
- Up to 10 Research Papers (5cr each)
- Multiple standard or extended drafts
- Enough credits for larger, long-form research drafts
- Multi-agent citation graph
- PDF, Word, Markdown, LaTeX & ZIP downloads
For active research teams and intensive, long-form drafting.
- Up to 30 Research Papers (5cr each)
- High-volume credits for intensive research and long-form drafting
- High-volume citation metadata checks
- PDF, Word, Markdown, LaTeX & ZIP downloads
- Priority agent processing
Document cost in credits
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about plans, billing, and citation checks.
How do credit packs work?
Credits are a simple pay-as-you-go currency. You purchase a pack once, and CiteLyra deducts credits when you start a new draft based on document type and expected depth. Research papers cost 5 credits; longer, more in-depth drafts cost more because they require more sources, sections, and validation passes. If a draft fails or is cancelled, your credits are refunded immediately.
How does CiteLyra reduce citation hallucinations?
CiteLyra operates in phases. The research phase searches academic APIs including Crossref, Semantic Scholar, and OpenAlex to locate real papers. The app compiles a verified bibliography, and the writing agents are constrained to cite from that source list.
Can I download the generated drafts in other formats?
Yes. Once completed, your draft is ready to download as PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), Markdown, LaTeX / Overleaf source, and a ZIP bundle.
Is my data private? Do you train models on my drafts?
Your work is private to your account. CiteLyra does not use your prompts, research questions, drafts, or bibliography files to train its own models. You own your documents and can delete them from your dashboard at any time.
Is using CiteLyra cheating or violating academic integrity?
No. CiteLyra acts as an advanced literature compiler and structural drafting assistant. It helps you research topics, structure outlines, and create a comprehensive first draft grounded in real, verified sources. All generated materials are intended to serve as a high-quality foundation—you must personally review the claims, add your own arguments, customize the analysis, and refine the prose. Submitting a generated draft as your own unedited work may violate your institution's rules, so always review, verify, and rewrite it in your own voice. It is designed to co-author with you, not replace your own critical thinking.
