Think of your library as a large, searchable archive. Folders give it structure, the same way a file cabinet keeps different projects from mixing together. You can create as many folders as you need, nest them inside each other, and move files at any time.
Creating a folder
Click the Create button in the left sidebar.
Select Folder from the dropdown.
Enter a name and click Create.
The new folder appears immediately in the sidebar and in your library.
Creating nested folders
Right-click any folder in the sidebar and select New folder to create a subfolder inside it. Subfolders appear indented under their parent in the sidebar tree, letting you build a hierarchy that mirrors how you think about your research.
Moving files into folders
There are two ways to move files:
Drag and drop: In the library table, drag a file onto a folder in the left sidebar.
Move action: Select one or more files using the checkboxes, then choose the move option from the actions menu and select the destination folder.
You can select multiple files with checkboxes and move them all in one action.
Private, Team, and Shared folders
The left sidebar organizes your folders into three sections based on who can see them:
Private: Only visible to you.
Team: Accessible to all members of your Anara workspace automatically.
Shared: Shared with specific people via an invite link. People outside your workspace can be granted access this way.
Click any folder in the sidebar to view its contents. Click Library to return to your full library.
Tip: You can chat with the AI across every document in a folder at once. From the Home page, use Chat with folder. The AI searches across the entire folder, including subfolders.
Folders and tags work together
Use folders for primary groupings, like by project or topic area. Use tags for cross-cutting labels like methodology or review status. A paper can live in one folder but carry multiple tags, giving you two independent ways to find it.
To give collaborators access to a folder, see Sharing and collaborating on folders.