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Where LitReview AI fits: after discovery, before submission
LitReview AI is not a replacement for discovery tools or reference managers. It sits after you have a shortlist — when you need structured cross-paper synthesis, corpus coverage you can see, and a verifiable first draft.
| Capability | ChatPDF-style | Elicit-style | Generic AI writer | LitReview AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input | One PDF at a time | Discovery + summaries | Prompt only | Your 3–30 PDF shortlist (BYOP) |
| Cross-paper synthesis | No | Limited / table exports | May ignore your PDFs | Evidence table + thematic outline |
| Citations | Weak / inline quotes | Linked to discovered papers | Often hallucinated | Only uploaded PDFs + page verify |
| Long-context read | Single doc | Varies | No your corpus | MiniMax M3 corpus + section excerpts |
| Corpus transparency | Hidden | Varies | No your corpus | Coverage % per PDF before generate |
| Output | Summary | Findings / export | Essay | Cited LR section → .docx |
| Best for | Understand one paper | Find & screen papers | Quick drafts (risky) | Synthesize papers you already chose |
Recommended workflow
- Discover & screen — Elicit, Consensus, Research Rabbit
- Manage library — Zotero (+ .bib import here)
- Synthesize & draft — LitReview AI
- Verify & submit — you remain the author