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Litmaps
Litmaps is an AI-powered tool that creates interactive literature maps, visualizing the connections between academic papers to aid in discovery and understanding of research landscapes.
Key Features
- Visual literature mapping based on citations and keywords
- Discovery of relevant articles through map exploration
- Automated updates for saved maps (Seed Maps) to track new research
- Ability to import and export bibliographies.
Pros
- Interactive and visual approach to literature search
- Helps uncover connections and track research evolution
- Automated alerts for new papers are useful.
Cons
- Can be overwhelming for very broad topics
- Free version likely has limitations on map size or features.
Best For
Students and researchers who benefit from visual tools to map out research areas, discover new papers, and stay updated on emerging literature related to their work.