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Semantic Scholar
Semantic Scholar is a free, AI-powered research tool for navigating scientific literature. It provides features like paper summaries (TLDRs), citation analysis, author pages, personalized research feeds, and an augmented reader.
Key Features
- Indexes over 200 million papers
- AI-generated TLDRs (Too Long; Didn't Read) for quick summaries of papers
- Citation graphs and analysis (highly influential citations)
- Author pages with publication lists and metrics
- Personalized research feeds to stay updated
- Semantic Reader (beta) for an enhanced reading experience with in-line definitions and context.
Pros
- Completely free to use
- Vast database of scientific papers
- TLDRs are very useful for quick assessment
- Powerful citation analysis tools
- Personalized feeds help track new research.
Cons
- TLDRs are not available for all papers
- Semantic Reader is still in beta and for select papers
- Focus is primarily on scientific and academic literature.
Best For
Students and researchers needing a comprehensive, free tool for discovering scientific literature, understanding paper impact through citations, and staying current in their field.