Research
PaperTrail
A publication-grade page for research and technical reports.
Best for: Labs and teams publishing a flagship report or result.
Smaller models, sharper retrieval: rethinking RAG at scale.
Overview
PaperTrail makes serious work look serious. The 'Paper' theme — warm white, a measured serif, tight radii, a muted ink-blue — reads like a well-set publication. The flow mirrors a paper: an abstract-style hero, headline findings, figures, methodology, the authors, and a clean way to download the full report. Perfect for a lab homepage or a flagship report.
Who it's for
Highlights
- Abstract-style editorial hero
- Headline findings as stats
- Figures / charts gallery
- Methodology + authors
- Download-the-report CTA
Pages included
- Home
- Findings
- Methodology
- Download prompt
Built with
What you'll get
A launch kit is more than code. Here's exactly what's in the box and what it takes to get it live.
PaperTrail Launch Kit
v1.0.0 · Single-project license
In the box
- Next.js source codeThe complete, typed project — yours to keep and edit.
- Content configEvery word, link, and price in one editable file.
- Theme configColors, fonts, and shape as simple design tokens.
- Themed error & loading screensMatching 404, 500, and loading states — not generic fallbacks.
- Theme-matched scrollbarA custom scrollbar tuned to the kit's own palette.
- READMEHow to run, edit, and deploy the kit.
- Customization guideWhere everything lives and how to change it.
- Deployment guideFrom your machine to a live URL + custom domain.
- Launch checklistA practical, step-by-step pre-flight list.
- Troubleshooting notesFixes for the common install/build/deploy snags.
- DESIGN.mdA system-design map of the kit — for you and your AI agent.
- AGENTS.mdOperating rules + starter prompts so AI tools extend it safely.
- LicensePlain-language usage terms (placeholder).
- ChangelogWhat changed in each version.
To launch it
- Difficulty: beginner
- Setup time: About 30 minutes
- Deploys to: Vercel · Netlify · GitHub Pages (static)
- Guides: 4 included
- Support: Self-serve, with the full guide set bundled in.
Downloads open when checkout launches.
Customization & requirements
Everything renders from one config file, so editing copy, pricing, sections, or the theme is a data change — no component rewiring.
You'll need
You can customize
Launch checklist
Every kit ships with a practical, step-by-step checklist so you know exactly what to change before you go live.
Launch checklist
15 stepsMake it yours
- Replace the logo and favicon
- Update your business / brand name
- Rewrite the hero copy
- Update services, features, and pricing
- Set your real contact email
- Swap placeholder images for your own
Metadata & SEO
- Update the page title and description
- Set your Open Graph share image
- Point metadataBase at your real domain
Quality check
- Test the responsive layout on mobile
- Test every button and contact CTA
- Run a quick Lighthouse pass
Launch
- Deploy to Vercel
- Connect your custom domain
- Do a final launch reviewOpen the live URL in a fresh browser
Ships with the kit as a Markdown checklist — tick it off as you go.