🔒 100% Local AI • Zero Data Collection
🚀 Currently in Beta Testing

Your Privacy-first, Evidence-driven Research Assistant BETA

Transform your research workflow with AI-powered literature reviews, citation graphs, and novel paper generation. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero data compromise. Perfect for PhD students, researchers, and academics.

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Literature Review
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Semantic Search
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Research Analysis
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Gap Analysis
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Novel Papers Abstract Generation
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Semantic Graph
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Citations Graph
🗺️ Revolutionary Feature

Paper Map — Create novel paper's abstracts from literature review gaps & future directions

Automatically identify research gaps and future directions, then generate compelling abstracts for novel papers — all with complete privacy.

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Gap Analysis Engine

Detect contradictions, underexplored areas, and open questions across your literature set.

Literature Review Gap Analysis Future Directions
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Abstract Generation

Turn gaps and trends into publication-ready abstracts highlighting novelty and impact.

Novel Papers AI Generation Impact
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Future Directions

Prioritize promising avenues with evidence-backed suggestions and rationale.

Trends Opportunities Roadmapping
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Visual Mapping

Interactively explore topics, clusters, and relationships to reveal knowledge gaps.

Visualization Knowledge Graphs Interactive Maps
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Research Synthesis

Combine multiple studies to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and synthesis opportunities.

Meta-Analysis Synthesis Pattern Recognition
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Rapid Prototyping

Quickly generate research proposals and methodology frameworks from identified gaps.

Proposals Methodology Frameworks

Ready to revolutionize your research?

Use Paper Map to uncover gaps and craft strong, novel abstracts faster.

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Learn SotaSearch.ai

Watch our comprehensive video tutorials to master every feature of SotaSearch.ai

Featured: SotaSearch.ai Tutorial

Discover the latest features and capabilities of SotaSearch.ai in this comprehensive tutorial that showcases the power of privacy-first, AI-driven research assistance.

Featured Latest Features AI Research Privacy First

Complete Research Workflow Tutorial

Master the full SotaSearch.ai research process: select papers, generate state-of-the-art reviews, create citation graphs, and generate novel paper abstracts using AI-powered insights.

Paper Selection Literature Review Citation Graphs Paper Abstracts AI Chat

Popup Menu & Library Management

Learn how to use SotaSearch's popup menu for chatting with webpages, summarizing content, and managing your research library with PDF uploads and metadata extraction.

Webpage Chat PDF Processing Library Management Smart Summarization

Configuration & Setup Guide

Complete setup tutorial for configuring SotaSearch.ai with different AI providers, API keys, and local models for optimal performance and privacy.

AI Configuration API Setup Local Models Privacy Settings

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Compliance & Legal API Usage

We use only legally accessible APIs and comply with all academic database terms of service. Your research integrity and legal compliance are our top priorities.

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PubMed & PMC

Legal access through NIH's E-utilities API. Full compliance with NCBI terms of service.

✅ Compliant
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Semantic Scholar

Official API integration with Allen AI Institute. Rate-limited but fully compliant access.

✅ Compliant
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Cochrane

Legal access through Cochrane's public API. Systematic review data available for research.

✅ Compliant
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Google Scholar

User-initiated searches only. No automated scraping. Users provide their own API keys.

🔑 User API Key
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Scopus

User-provided API keys only. No commercial resale. Individual institutional access.

🔑 User API Key
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Crossref

Open access metadata through official Crossref API. Full compliance with open data policies.

✅ Compliant
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Important Compliance Information

  • No Automated Scraping: We do not scrape Google Scholar or any other academic database
  • User API Keys: For Google Scholar and Scopus, users must provide their own API keys
  • Rate Limiting: All API calls respect rate limits and terms of service
  • Academic Use: Designed for legitimate academic research, not commercial data harvesting
  • Transparent Access: Clear indication of data sources and access methods

Privacy & Security First

Your research is personal. We've built SotaSearch.ai from the ground up to protect your privacy while delivering powerful AI capabilities.

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100% Local AI

WebLLM models run entirely in your browser. No data ever leaves your device.

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Offline Capable

Core features work without internet connection. Your research never depends on external servers.

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End-to-End Encryption

All API communications are encrypted. Your API keys and data remain secure.

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Local Storage

All research data stored locally in your browser. Complete control over your information.

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Zero Tracking

No analytics, cookies, or user behavior tracking. We don't know what you're researching.

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GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with privacy regulations. Your rights are protected by design.

Powerful Research Tools

Everything you need for comprehensive research, from literature review to breakthrough insights.

Multi-Provider AI Support

  • WebLLM: Local AI models running in your browser (Qwen2.5, Llama, etc.)
  • Ollama: Local AI models on your machine (Mistral, Llama, CodeLlama)
  • OpenAI API: GPT-4, GPT-3.5 through your own API key
  • OpenRouter: Access to multiple AI providers (Anthropic, Google, etc.)

Context-Aware Chat

Intelligent conversations with page context integration. Your AI assistant understands what you're reading and researching.

Can you summarize this research paper?
Based on the paper you're viewing, here's a comprehensive summary...

Academic Search Integration

  • PubMed: Biomedical research database
  • Semantic Scholar: AI-powered paper discovery
  • Cochrane: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  • Scopus: Comprehensive academic database
  • Google Scholar: Broad academic search

Citation Management

Support for all major citation formats: APA 7th, MLA 9th, IEEE, ISO 690, and BibTeX.

Research Paper Title
Author 1, Author 2
APA 7th Edition

Advanced Research Analysis

  • Semantic Graph Generation: AI-powered visualization of research relationships
  • Research Gap Analysis: Identification of future research opportunities
  • Knowledge Graph Building: Citation networks and semantic connections
  • Frontier Mapping: Cutting-edge research direction identification
Research Topic
Related Paper 1
Related Paper 2

Research Workflow Tools

  • Library System: Organize PDFs, web pages, and notes by topics
  • AI Summarization: Intelligent content summarization and key point extraction
  • Document Processing: Advanced PDF parsing with markdown conversion
  • Progress Tracking: Step-by-step research planning and execution
1. Research Planning
2. Literature Review
3. Analysis
4. Writing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your research needs. All plans include our core privacy-first features.

Free
$0 /month

Perfect for students and individual researchers

  • ✅ Basic literature review generation
  • ✅ Citation management (up to 50 papers)
  • ✅ WebLLM local AI processing
  • ✅ Basic research gap analysis
  • ✅ PDF upload and processing (up to 10MB)
  • ✅ Community support
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Pro
$4.99 /month

For serious researchers and academics

  • ✅ Everything in Free
  • ✅ Advanced Paper Map features
  • ✅ Unlimited citation management
  • ✅ Advanced research gap analysis
  • ✅ Semantic graph generation
  • ✅ Ollama integration
  • ✅ OpenAI/OpenRouter API support
  • ✅ Priority support
  • ✅ Export to multiple formats
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Team
$9.99 /user/month

For research teams and institutions

  • ✅ Everything in Pro
  • ✅ Team collaboration tools
  • ✅ Shared research libraries
  • ✅ Advanced analytics and reporting
  • ✅ Institutional compliance features
  • ✅ Dedicated account manager
  • ✅ Custom integrations
  • ✅ Training and onboarding
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All Plans Include

🔒 100% Local AI Processing
🌐 Offline Capability
🔐 End-to-End Encryption
📱 Local Data Storage
🚫 Zero Tracking
⚖️ GDPR Compliance

Academic Discounts: Students and faculty get 50% off Pro plans. Contact us for institutional pricing.

Perfect for Every Researcher

Whether you're a PhD student, professor, or professional researcher, SotaSearch.ai adapts to your workflow.

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Academic Researchers

PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, university professors, and research faculty.

  • Literature reviews and systematic reviews
  • Research gap analysis
  • Citation management and bibliography
  • Research methodology planning
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Professional Researchers

Market researchers, policy analysts, consulting firms, and corporate R&D teams.

  • Market analysis and competitive research
  • Policy document review and synthesis
  • Industry trend analysis
  • Technical documentation analysis
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Students

Undergraduate and graduate students, thesis writers, and research methodology students.

  • Thesis and dissertation research
  • Academic writing and composition
  • Research methodology learning
  • Literature review practice
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Content Creators

Technical writers, journalists, research-based content creators, and educational developers.

  • Research-based content creation
  • Fact-checking and verification
  • Source compilation and citation
  • Technical documentation research
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Healthcare Professionals

Medical researchers, clinicians, pharmaceutical researchers, and healthcare policy analysts.

  • Clinical research and evidence synthesis
  • Medical literature reviews
  • Drug development research
  • Healthcare policy analysis
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Data Scientists

Machine learning researchers, data analysts, and quantitative research specialists.

  • Research methodology validation
  • Statistical analysis planning
  • Literature gap identification
  • Research trend analysis

Chrome Web Store Launch

SotaSearch.ai is currently in final development and testing phases. We're working hard to bring you the most secure and powerful research assistant.

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Launch Progress

Current development status and upcoming milestones

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Core Development

WebLLM integration, Paper Map features, and privacy infrastructure completed

Completed
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Beta Testing

Internal testing with research teams and academic partners

In Progress
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Chrome Extension

Final extension development and Chrome Web Store submission

Current Phase
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Public Launch

Chrome Web Store release and public availability

Coming Soon
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100% Local AI Processing

Your research data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security

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Advanced Literature Review

Generate comprehensive reviews, identify research gaps, and create citation networks

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Semantic Search & Analysis

Find relevant papers faster with AI-powered semantic search and intelligent analysis

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Research Visualization

Create interactive graphs, citation networks, and research maps to visualize connections

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Setup Requirements

To use SotaSearch.ai with local AI models, you need to enable WebGPU in your browser and optionally set up Ollama.

Watch our step-by-step configuration guide to get started quickly

Enable WebGPU in Chrome

WebGPU is required for running local AI models directly in your browser. Follow these steps to enable it:

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Check Chrome Version

Ensure you're using Chrome version 113+ on Windows/macOS/ChromeOS, or version 121+ on Android.

chrome://version
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Enable WebGPU Flag

Navigate to Chrome flags and enable WebGPU support:

chrome://flags/#enable-unsafe-webgpu

Set "Enable Unsafe WebGPU" to "Enabled" and restart Chrome.

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Enable Hardware Acceleration

Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled:

chrome://settings/system

Check "Use hardware acceleration when available" is enabled.

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Update GPU Drivers

Update your GPU drivers to the latest version for optimal WebGPU compatibility.

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Important Note

WebGPU is currently experimental. Some features may not work on all systems. If you experience issues, consider using Ollama as an alternative.

Setup Ollama for Local AI

Ollama allows you to run AI models locally on your machine with full privacy and control.

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Install Ollama

Download and install Ollama from ollama.ai

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Set Extension Origin

Configure Ollama to accept connections from the SotaSearch.ai extension:

Windows PowerShell 
setx OLLAMA_ORIGINS "chrome-extension://*,extension://*,http://localhost:11434"
                                                        ollama serve && ollama serve
macOS/Linux Terminal 
export OLLAMA_ORIGINS="chrome-extension://*,extension://*,http://localhost:11434" && ollama serve
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Download AI Models

Download your preferred AI models using Ollama:

Example Models 
ollama pull llama3.1:8b
ollama pull mistral:7b
ollama pull codellama:7b
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Test Connection

Verify that Ollama is running and accessible from the extension. You should see "Ollama Connected" in the extension settings.

Benefits of Using Ollama:

  • Full Privacy: AI models run entirely on your machine
  • No Internet Required: Works offline once models are downloaded
  • Custom Models: Use any model compatible with Ollama
  • Better Performance: Faster response times with local processing

Setup OpenAI API Integration

Integrate OpenAI's powerful AI models like GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 through their API for enhanced research capabilities.

1

Create OpenAI Account

Visit OpenAI Platform and create an account to access their API services.

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Generate API Key

Navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard and click "Create new secret key" to generate your API key.

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Security Note

Copy and save your API key immediately - it won't be visible again after closing the dialog.

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Configure in Extension

Add your OpenAI API key to the SotaSearch.ai extension settings:

Extension Settings 
1. Open SotaSearch.ai extension
2. Go to Settings → AI Providers
3. Select OpenAI
4. Enter your API key
5. Choose model (GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo, etc.)
6. Set usage limits if needed
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Test Connection

Verify your OpenAI integration by asking a research question in the extension. You should see responses from the selected OpenAI model.

Benefits of Using OpenAI:

  • Advanced Models: Access to GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo, and other cutting-edge AI models
  • High Quality: Superior reasoning and analysis capabilities for complex research tasks
  • Reliability: Enterprise-grade API with high uptime and performance
  • Continuous Updates: Always access to the latest model improvements and features
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Pricing Information

OpenAI API usage is charged per token. Check OpenAI's pricing page for current rates and set usage limits in your account to control costs.

Common WebGPU Issues & Solutions

WebGPU is experimental technology. Here are solutions to common problems:

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WebGPU Not Available

Problem: "WebGPU is not supported" error

Solution:

  • Update Chrome to version 113+ (Windows/macOS) or 121+ (Android)
  • Enable WebGPU flag: chrome://flags/#enable-unsafe-webgpu
  • Restart Chrome completely
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Slow Performance

Problem: Very slow AI processing

Solution:

  • Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled
  • Update GPU drivers to latest version
  • Close other GPU-intensive applications
  • Consider using Ollama for better performance
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Browser Crashes

Problem: Browser crashes during AI processing

Solution:

  • Reduce model size (use smaller WebLLM models)
  • Increase browser memory allocation
  • Use Ollama instead of WebGPU
  • Report issues to our support team
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Alternative Solutions

If WebGPU doesn't work:

  • Ollama: Local models with better performance
  • OpenAI API: Cloud-based with high reliability
  • OpenRouter: Multiple AI providers
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Performance Tips

  • Model Selection: Start with smaller models (7B parameters) for faster processing
  • Hardware: Dedicated GPU recommended for optimal performance
  • Browser: Chrome 113+ with latest updates provides best WebGPU support
  • Memory: 8GB+ RAM recommended for smooth operation

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