Cool Papers is a web application designed for immersive academic paper discovery, primarily targeting researchers and students. It streamlines the process of browsing, summarizing, and managing research papers from sources like arXiv, offering an integrated experience with AI-powered summarization.

How It Works

The platform fetches the latest papers from specified categories (e.g., arXiv's cs.AI). Users can view titles and abstracts, translate content, and click to view the full PDF or get an AI-generated summary (via Kimi Chat). A "starred" list allows users to bookmark papers of interest, with options to export this list for sharing or later review. Advanced features include category set operations (union/difference) and keyword-based filtering.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Access: Via web browser at https://papers.cool.
• Dependencies: Requires a web browser. Kimi Chat integration may require an API key or account with Kimi Chat.

Highlighted Details

• Integrates with Kimi Chat for AI-powered paper summarization and FAQ generation, with ongoing improvements to rendering and API versions.
• Supports advanced arXiv category filtering using union and difference operations.
• Features a Chrome extension for enhanced browsing and quick access to paper information.
• Includes a full-text search engine based on tantivy for local paper data.

Maintenance & Community

• Active development with frequent updates noted in the changelog.
• QQ group: 67729435.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License not explicitly stated in the README.
• Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

• The project's licensing is not clearly defined, which may impact commercial adoption.
• While Kimi Chat integration is a core feature, its availability and performance depend on the external service.