SolarXiv

Summarize arXiv papers using Solar LLM technology
What is SolarXiv?
"SolarXiv" is a Google Chrome extension designed to help researchers, students, and curious minds quickly understand arXiv papers. With a single click, it summarizes papers and delivers key insights, making it easier to grasp main ideas and concepts. Enjoy 100 free summaries daily, with additional access available via API key from <https://console.upstage.ai>. Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in your field with SolarXiv's follow-up question support.

Extension stats

By: hunkim
Version: 2024.10.22 (Last updated: 2024-10-22)
Creation date: 2023-02-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*.upstage.ai/
Size: 411.65K

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

SolarXiv is a Google Chrome plug-in that helps you quickly understand the content of arXiv papers. With just a click, it summarizes the paper and provides key insights, saving you time and helping you quickly grasp the main ideas and concepts.

Whether you're a researcher, student, or just curious about a particular topic, SolarXiv makes it easy to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in your field.

It will also support follow-up questions.

You receive 100 free summaries per day. If you need more, get your API key from https://console.upstage.ai. Enter your API key in the extension options for it to work properly.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful for understanding scientific papers
  • Good integration with ChatGPT for enhanced research assistance
  • Better results and affordability compared to previous versions
  • Supports a great user experience with prompt modification
Cons
  • Limited to arxiv.org
  • Doesn't remember the paper for follow-up questions
  • Only uses the abstract for some queries
  • Lack of support for additional sites like chemrxiv.org and pubmed
Most mentioned
  • Focus on papers from arxiv.org
  • Need for additional site support
  • Issues with prompt follow-up and remembering context
Recent reviews
Solar pro is damm so good!
by Sanghyun David CHUN, 2024-10-22

This application is incredibly useful when reviewing papers. It allows you to quickly grasp the overall context and ask about specific content you need.
by Teakgyu(홍택규), 2024-10-22

It was a great extension, uninstalling because I don't want to use it just with solar.
by Juan, 2024-09-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SolarXiv is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

SolarXiv is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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