Litmaps

The easiest way to discover and visualize the world of scientific literature using citation networks.

Litmaps is a research discovery tool designed to help academics, students, and scientists navigate the overwhelming sea of scientific literature. Instead of traditional keyword searches, it uses citation networks to create interactive, visual maps of research fields. Users can start with a single 'seed paper' and explore connected articles, instantly identifying seminal works, major discoveries, and the most recent publications. The platform is built to accelerate the literature review process. By visualizing the connections between papers, researchers can quickly understand the context and evolution of a topic, ensuring they don't miss critical studies. Litmaps allows users to import their existing libraries from reference managers like Zotero, set up automated alerts for new relevant papers, and collaborate by sharing their literature maps with colleagues.