This page compiles a list of tools that have been introduced on this blog at least once. I've included brief descriptions and links to related articles, so please check out any tools that interest you.
AI Academic Paper Search Tools
- Consensus — https://consensus.app
An easy-to-read search tool for quickly understanding expert consensus - Elicit — https://elicit.com
A search tool with clear inclusion/exclusion criteria, similar to systematic reviews - AnswerThis — https://answerthis.com
A multifunctional search tool that excels at producing information-rich outputs like reviews - Paperguide — https://paperguide.org
A multifunctional search tool with a simple interface - SciSpace — https://scispace.com
A multifunctional search tool equipped with agent functionality - OpenEvidence — https://www.openevidence.com/
A medical-focused AI search tool that generates answers from high-quality paywalled evidence
AI Search Tools
- Perplexity — https://www.perplexity.ai
A comprehensive AI search tool that supports multiple LLM models - Felo — https://felo.ai
A comprehensive AI search tool specialized for Japanese
Reference Management Software
- Zotero — https://www.zotero.org
This blog's top recommendation: free reference management software with numerous extensions - Papers — https://www.papersapp.com
Paid reference management software with AI chat functionality and paper search capabilities - Paperpile — https://paperpile.com
Simple and user-friendly paid reference management software - Mendeley — https://www.mendeley.com
Free reference management software operated by Elsevier

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Citation Search & Paper Network Visualization Tools
- ResearchRabbit — https://www.researchrabbit.ai Free citation mapping tool useful for exploring citation relationships
- Scite — https://scite.ai/home A unique tool that allows you to search how papers are cited (supporting or contrasting)
- Inciteful — https://inciteful.xyz Free citation mapping tool that can be used without registration
- Connected Papers — https://www.connectedpapers.com Paid paper relationship mapping tool
Note-taking & Knowledge Management Tools
- Obsidian — https://obsidian.md Free tool for viewing, managing, and searching notes in markdown format
- NotebookLM (Google) — https://notebooklm.google AI learning notebook tool that allows you to create your own RAG

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Research Support Browser Extensions
- Paper Tools Connector — https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/chahneepdlohhokenloejgpjkilpffih?utm_source=item-share-cb Chrome extension that allows quick access to databases and citation mapping tools
Diagram Creation
- Napkin.ai — https://www.napkin.ai/ AI that instantly creates diagrams from text, with editable diagrams





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