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# Nested Knowledge Documentation

Build living reviews in Nested Knowledge, from systematic literature reviews to rapid targeted reviews. Conduct a literature search, screen, extract data, appraise studies, and run meta-analyses in **AutoLit**. Then create living **Synthesis** outputs and exports.

Start your first nest, explore advanced workflows, or ask the Assistant where to begin.

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<a href="/get-started/quickstart.md" class="button primary">Quickstart</a>

### Get Started

Start a review, learn the platform, or explore a working example.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bolt-lightning">:bolt-lightning:</i><br><strong>Quickstart</strong></td><td>Set up your first nest and begin reviewing evidence.</td><td><a href="/get-started/quickstart.md">Quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-apple-core">:apple-core:</i><br><strong>Core Concepts</strong></td><td>Learn the objects and terminology used in Nested Knowledge.</td><td><a href="/get-started/core-concepts.md">Core Concepts</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i><br><strong>Build With AI</strong></td><td>Use AI-assisted tools to build your nest.</td><td><a href="/get-started/ai-documentation.md">Build With AI</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-sign-post">:sign-post:</i><br><strong>Guides</strong></td><td>Follow guidance for your specific review type.</td><td><a href="https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/guides/">Guides</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-user-magnifying-glass">:user-magnifying-glass:</i><br><strong>Start A Pilot Trial</strong></td><td>Set up an individual or organization pilot trial.</td><td><a href="/start-a-pilot-trial/start-a-pilot-trial.md">Start a Pilot Trial</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-building">:building:</i><br><strong>Enterprise Pilot</strong></td><td>Plan your team's 30-day Enterprise pilot.</td><td><a href="/start-a-pilot-trial/enterprise-pilot.md">Enterprise Pilot</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Find Your Role

Not sure where to start? Pick what you're doing right now and we'll point you to what matters for it.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="New to Nested Knowledge" %}
Get oriented before you touch a live project.

**Start here**

* [Quickstart](/get-started/quickstart.md)
* [Core concepts](/get-started/core-concepts.md)
* [Nest Setup](/review-workflow/nest-setup.md)
* [Start a Pilot Trial](/start-a-pilot-trial/start-a-pilot-trial.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Demo nests](/get-started/demo-nests.md)
* [Migrate to NK](/get-started/migrate-to-nk.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Project Lead / Admin" %}
Set up, govern, and monitor the review.

**Start here**

* [Nest Settings](/your-nests/nest-settings.md)
* [Sharing and Access](/collaborate/sharing-and-access.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Member Management](/collaborate/member-management.md)
* [Organization Management](/account-management/organization-management.md)
* [Study Inspector](/review-workflow/study-inspector.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Information Specialist" %}
Design, run, or import the search that feeds the review.

**Start here**

* [Literature Search](/review-workflow/literature-search.md)
* [Add Search](/review-workflow/literature-search/add-search.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [AI Tools in Search](/review-workflow/literature-search/ai-tools-in-search.md)
* [Other Sources](/review-workflow/literature-search/other-sources.md)
* [Duplicate Review](/review-workflow/literature-search/duplicate-review.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Screener" %}
Screen title/abstract or full-text records.

**Start here**

* [Screening](/review-workflow/screening.md)
* [Configure Screening](/review-workflow/screening/configure-screening.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Screening Model](/review-workflow/screening/exclusion-based-screening/screening-model.md)
* [Robot Screener](/review-workflow/screening/exclusion-based-screening/robot-screener.md)
* [Smart Screener](/review-workflow/screening/criteria-based-screening/smart-screener.md)
* [Smart Config: Screening](/review-workflow/screening/criteria-based-screening/smart-config-screening.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Extraction & Tagging Lead" %}
Build the extraction framework and apply tags.

**Start here**

* [Tagging/Extraction](/review-workflow/tagging.md)
* [Configure Tagging](/review-workflow/tagging/configure-tagging.md)
* [Apply Tags](/review-workflow/tagging/apply-tags.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Import Tag Hierarchy Templates](/review-workflow/tagging/configure-tagging/import-tag-hierarchy-templates.md)
* [Match Tags to your Exports](/review-workflow/tagging/match-tags-to-your-exports.md)
* [AI Tools in Tagging](/review-workflow/tagging/ai-tools-in-tagging.md)
* [Qualitative Synthesis](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/qualitative-synthesis.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Statistical Analyst" %}
Pool quantitative results across studies and compare treatments using direct and indirect evidence

**Start here**

* [Extraction for meta-analysis](/review-workflow/meta-analytical-extraction.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Quantitative Synthesis](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/quantitative-synthesis.md)
* [Meta-Analytical Methods](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/quantitative-synthesis/meta-analytical-methods.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Critical Appraisal Reviewer" %}
Assess study quality or risk of bias.

**Start here**

* [Critical Appraisal](/review-workflow/critical-appraisal.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Smart Critical Appraisal](/review-workflow/critical-appraisal/smart-critical-appraisal.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Output / Report Author" %}
Turn a finished review into shareable outputs.

**Start here**

* [Living Outputs/Synthesis](/review-workflow/synthesis.md)
* [Set up Synthesis Outputs](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs.md)
* [Exports](/review-workflow/exports.md)
* [PRISMA Chart](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/prisma-chart.md)

**Useful links when you need them**

* [Dashboard Editor](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/dashboard-editor.md)
* [Smart Insights](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/smart-insights.md)
* [Synthesis Chat](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/synthesis-chat.md)
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

### Build Your Review

Move from finding evidence to producing shareable outputs.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-gear">:gear:</i><br><strong>Nest Setup</strong></td><td>Set up your nest before you begin the review.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/nest-setup.md">Nest Setup</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-magnifying-glass">:magnifying-glass:</i><br><strong>Literature Search</strong></td><td>Find, import, and organize literature for your review.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/literature-search.md">Literature Search</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-clipboard-check">:clipboard-check:</i><br><strong>Screening</strong></td><td>Review records using configurable and AI-assisted workflows.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/screening.md">Screening</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-tags">:tags:</i><br><strong>Tagging</strong></td><td>Capture structured evidence from studies.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/tagging.md">Tagging</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-column">:chart-column:</i><br><strong>Exports</strong></td><td>Create reports, visualizations, and living outputs.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/exports.md">Exports</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-hand-pointer">:hand-pointer:</i><br><strong>Synthesis</strong></td><td>View and share outputs from your completed review.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/synthesis.md">Synthesis</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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