Semantic Scholar AI-Powered Research Tool is a free, AI-driven platform designed to help researchers discover, read, and analyze scientific literature across disciplines. Developed by Ai2, it provides scholarly search, summaries, AI-assisted reading with contextual information, and developer APIs to integrate search capabilities into applications. The platform emphasizes accessibility to scientific knowledge, fast discovery, and tools to streamline research workflows.
How to Use Semantic Scholar
- Search for papers. Enter keywords, authors, or topics in the search bar to discover relevant publications across fields.
- Explore results. View abstracts, citations, related papers, and metrics to evaluate relevance.
- Read with Semantic Reader (Beta). Use the augmented reader to access contextual summaries and highlights for select papers.
- Access APIs. If you are a developer, leverage the API to perform paper searches and integrate scholarly data into your apps.
Core Features
- Free AI-powered search across 225,533,069+ papers and scientific literature
- AI-assisted reading with Semantic Reader (Beta) for contextualized understanding
- Scholar’s Hub for access to publications, notes, and collaboration tools
- API Overview and documentation for developers to build scholarly apps
- API Gallery, Tutorials, and API Catalog for easy integration
- Release notes and beta programs to stay updated on new capabilities
- Privacy-conscious and publisher-inclusive with terms of service and license agreements
How It Works
- Search for papers using keywords, authors, or topics.
- Retrieve abstracts, citations, related works, and metadata.
- Use Semantic Reader to get enriched context and highlighted insights for select papers.
- If developing an app, use the API to perform paper searches, access metadata, and incorporate scholarly data into your workflows.
Safety and Legal Considerations
- Respect publisher rights and licensing terms when accessing or distributing content.
Tool Sections
- Search
- Semantic Reader (Beta)
- API & Developer Resources
- Publications & Resources
- Terms of Service & Privacy Policy