September 24th, 2025

ScholarXIV Packages

AI Response Handling

  • Extended export options:

    • Download to PDF for easy offline reading and sharing

    • Download to Markdown (.md) for seamless integration with notes and documentation tools

  • Improved reliability and speed of response rendering

Packages & Payments

  • Introduced tiered subscription plans to support different user needs:

    • Free β€” basic access to research and AI tools

    • Plus ($15) β€” enhanced features for power users

    • Pro ($30) β€” full access to premium functionality and priority updates

  • Integrated secure payments powered by Polar

  • Added subscription management section

UI / Layout

  • Sidebar improvements:

    • Added badges to display counts of bookmarked and liked papers at a glance

    • Better organization of references and research tools

  • Polished typography and spacing for improved readability

  • Optimized layouts for smoother navigation across different screen sizes

Performance & Stability

  • General optimizations across the app to reduce load times

  • Stability improvements for long research sessions and persistent chats

  • Reduced memory usage during multi-tab navigation