Connected Papers
Explore connected papers in a visual graph.
Overview
Connected Papers is a visual discovery tool that helps researchers to find and explore academic papers. It creates a graph of papers related to a given 'origin' paper, showing how they are connected through citations. This allows users to quickly get an overview of a research area and discover important papers.
✨ Key Features
- Visual graph of connected papers
- Discovery of relevant literature
- Identification of seminal and survey papers
- Free to use for individual researchers
- Integration with reference managers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simple and intuitive visual interface
- Focus on similarity rather than direct citations
- Fast and easy way to get an overview of a field
Unique Value: Connected Papers provides a very fast and intuitive way to get a visual overview of a research field and discover relevant papers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A student quickly understanding the key papers in a new research topic
- A researcher finding a survey paper that summarizes a field
- A user exploring the prior and derivative works of a specific paper
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need to manage and cite a library of references (it is a discovery tool)
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to other visual discovery tools, Connected Papers is known for its simplicity and speed. It is a great starting point for any literature search.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 5 graphs per month
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