Question 1

What exactly is Deconstructed Papers?

Accepted Answer

Deconstructed Papers is a tool for understanding research papers, especially the math. Upload a PDF and it parses the full document structure, extracts every equation as LaTeX, and renders it with KaTeX. Click any section for an AI explanation that engages with the formulas. Use Deep Dive on any equation for Wolfram Alpha-powered analysis including plots, symbolic analysis, and step-by-step derivations.

Question 2

What file formats do you support?

Accepted Answer

PDFs and direct URLs to papers (arXiv, conference proceedings, etc.).

Question 3

What are the difficulty levels?

Accepted Answer

Three tiers: Basic (conceptual analogies and plain language), Advanced (notation preserved, assumptions examined), and PhD (full technical depth with derivations and related literature). Every level engages with the math.

Question 4

How does the Wolfram Alpha deep-dive work?

Accepted Answer

Every display equation gets a Deep Dive button. A tool-calling AI agent sends the LaTeX to Wolfram Alpha's Full Results API, then synthesizes everything into a structured breakdown: alternate forms, numerical evaluations, plots, step-by-step derivations, and connections to related formulas.

Question 5

Is Deconstructed Papers free?

Accepted Answer

Free accounts start with 3 credits and limited sharing. Starter is $7 for 5 credits, Pro is $19 for 15 credits, and Power is $39 for 40 credits. All packs keep the same core equation-aware workflow and predictable credits model.

Question 6

How do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Each credit lets you parse one research paper. Once parsed, all features — explanations at any difficulty, deep dives with Wolfram Alpha, and artifact generation — are included. Credits never expire.

Question 7

What happens to my credit if parsing fails?

Accepted Answer

If an error occurs during parsing, your credit is automatically refunded. We only charge for successful parses.

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