Description
LitSource is an AI-powered citation discovery engine designed to help researchers verify any claim in seconds with real, citable evidence from trusted biomedical literature. It addresses the challenges faced by researchers, such as tight deadlines for grants and the need for defensible citations without the hassle of sifting through numerous tabs. LitSource's core functionality revolves around its ability to perform sentence-level semantic retrieval across over 100 million biomedical papers, surfacing passages that support user claims. This evidence-first reading experience allows users to open papers with key sentences highlighted, providing context before citation.
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The platform integrates with major global databases, including PubMed, CrossRef, and OpenAlex, ensuring that users have access to the latest publications and Online First research. Data is synced daily, allowing for immediate search and verification. LitSource also supports non-English claims through its bilingual cross-referencing model, which converts claims in languages such as Chinese into precise English search queries. This feature broadens the scope of research and enhances the accessibility of global literature.
For citation management, LitSource allows users to export verified references directly to popular tools like EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley, as well as in standard formats such as BibTeX and RIS. Users can choose from various pricing plans, including a free tier that provides 10 credits per month, suitable for light citation verification. Higher-volume users can opt for monthly or annual Pro plans, or a one-time Trial Plan with 300 credits and Pro access for 30 days.
LitSource is particularly beneficial for researchers preparing grant proposals, systematic reviews, or those needing to ensure their citations are free from AI hallucinations. With its advanced features, LitSource redefines the rigor of academic writing, making every claim defensible before submission.
- CategoryAcademic Writing & Citations
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
LitSource's Core Features
Sentence-level semantic retrieval
Bilingual cross-referencing model
Daily data sync
Export to EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley
Supports multiple citation styles
Integrated with major databases
Privacy protection with end-to-end encryption
AI-driven authenticity verification
How to use LitSource?
Input your claim: Paste a sentence from your draft into LitSource.
Select language: Choose the language of your claim if it's not in English.
Run the search: Initiate a search to retrieve relevant literature.
Review results: Examine the highlighted sentences and context provided.
Export references: Use the export feature to save citations in your preferred format.
Manage credits: Keep track of your credits used for searches and verifications.
Upgrade plan: Consider upgrading to a Pro plan for higher volume needs.
LitSource's Use Cases
- Grant Proposals
- Systematic Reviews
- Academic Writing
- Research Validation
- Educational Use
