Semantic Scholar
Semantic Scholar: AI-powered research tool for scientific literature discovery.
Introduction
Semantic Scholar: AI-powered research tool for scientific literature discovery.
- Added on
- Nov 1, 2026
- Website
- www.semanticscholar.org
- Pricing model
- Free
- Company
- Allen Institute for AI
Product information
What is Semantic Scholar?
Semantic Scholar is a free AI-driven search and discovery service for scientific literature, operated by the Allen Institute for AI.
How to use Semantic Scholar?
Search for papers from any field using the search bar. Open a paper in the Semantic Reader for an enhanced reading view, or use the API to build scholarly tools.
Core features of Semantic Scholar
- AI-driven search and discovery of scientific papers
- Semantic Reader for augmented reading
- API for developers
- Search across a very large paper index
Use cases of Semantic Scholar
- 1Finding relevant research papers
- 2Reading papers with the Semantic Reader
- 3Building scholarly apps with the API
Frequently asked questions about Semantic Scholar
Is Semantic Scholar free to use?+
Yes. The search and discovery tools and open resources are provided free of charge.
What does Semantic Scholar do?+
It uses AI to understand the meaning of scientific literature so researchers can find relevant work.
Who runs Semantic Scholar?+
It is based at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2).
Which category is Semantic Scholar in?+
Semantic Scholar is listed under Research & Data, AI Research Assistant.
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