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PaperGist

Intelligent research paper summaries

iOS 26+ A17 Pro required On-device AI

An iOS app that helps researchers manage and understand their academic papers more efficiently by automatically generating summaries using Apple Intelligence.

PaperGist connects to your Zotero library and uses on-device AI to create concise summaries of your research papers. Process papers individually or in batches, and summaries are automatically synced back to Zotero as notes. Search, filter, and track which papers have been summarised, all while keeping your data private with on-device processing.

Features

Zotero integration

Syncs with your Zotero library to access your academic papers. Summaries are automatically uploaded back to Zotero as notes.

Batch processing

Process individual papers or generate summaries in batches. Monitor progress through notifications and home screen widgets.

Apple Intelligence

Uses Apple's on-device AI to generate summaries without sending your papers to the cloud. Keeps your research completely private.

Search and filter

Quickly find papers in your library and track which ones have been summarised. Organise and navigate your collection efficiently.

Siri integration

Trigger summarisation tasks or check your progress using voice commands through Siri shortcuts.

PDF text extraction

Automatically extracts text from your PDF files for processing, handling the technical complexity behind the scenes.