PaperLens v1.0.0

THE FIRST!!
PaperLens v1.0.0 — AI-powered literature management & analysis workbench.

What is PaperLens?

An AI research copilot that unifies literature discovery, reading, and analysis in a single desktop app. 34+ data sources, AI-powered search, citation graph visualization, and Zotero integration.

Key Features

• Unified Search — 34+ academic sources (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, arXiv, IEEE, etc.)
• AI Copilot — Summarize, compare, and ask questions about papers with local or cloud LLMs
• Citation Graph — Interactive D3.js citation network visualization
• Collections & Tags — Organize papers with groups, tags, and reading status
• Bulk Import — DOI batch import, drag-drop EndNote/RIS/BibTeX files
• Export — RIS, BibTeX, CSV, formatted citations
• Zotero Sync — Two-way sync with your Zotero library
• CARSI Access — 300+ university library proxies for paywalled content
• Chrome Extension — One-click save papers from any webpage
• Liquid Glass UI — Modern translucent design with animations

Quick Start

1. Download PaperLens.exe
2. Double-click to launch
3. Paste a research question and press Enter
4. Configure AI provider in Settings for AI features

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 64-bit
• 4GB+ RAM
• Internet connection for search and AI features

Notes

• First launch creates a PaperLens_Data folder in your user directory
• AI features require a configured API key (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Ollama, etc.)
• CARSI proxy access requires your university credentials