Papers summarized. You're welcome.
The Problem
Research papers are dense. A 20-page PDF might have 2 paragraphs of information relevant to you. Reading them all is impossible. Missing important ones is costly.
What I Built
A React app that helps you:
- Search for papers by topic
- Get AI-generated summaries
- Identify key findings quickly
- Build reading lists efficiently
Stack: React, OpenAI API, Semantic Scholar API
Key Learnings
1. Summaries aren't substitutes
AI summaries help you decide what to read, not replace reading. Important papers still need deep engagement.
2. Citation context matters
"Highly cited" doesn't mean "relevant to you." The app shows why papers are cited, not just that they are.
3. API rate limits are real
Semantic Scholar throttles aggressive requests. Had to add caching and request queuing. Plan for limits from the start.
Agent Quick Start
# AI Research Gather
Discover and analyze research papers with AI summaries.
## Features
- Topic-based paper search
- AI-generated summaries
- Citation analysis
- Reading list management
## Stack
React, OpenAI API, Semantic Scholar API
## APIs Required
- OpenAI (summaries)
- Semantic Scholar (paper database)
## Links
- Repo: https://github.com/sergiopesch/ai-research-gather