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AI tools for literature search
An increasing number of AI-powered tools are available to facilitate literature research, providing innovative features and new search strategies. They can effectively complement research conducted in traditional library catalogs and literature databases. Unlike “general-purpose AI tools,” they rely on scientific databases as their sources.
Available pricing models vary considerably: In addition to fully free applications, there are tools with limited free features and optional paid upgrades. Furthermore, there are paid services that often begin with a free trial period or a limited number of initial credits before further use becomes chargeable.
Examples of AI-supported literature research tools can be categorized as free, partially free, or fee-based.
Free tools:
Semantic Scholar: A comprehensive academic database powered by AI, offering advanced search and citation analysis.
Open Knowledge Maps: A visual discovery tool that maps academic literature, helping users quickly identify key topics, research areas, and thematic clusters.
Partially free tools:
Consensus
SciSpace
Undermind.ai
Elicit
Keenious
R Discovery
Connected Papers
Litmaps
Research Rabbit