Moonlight: AI Colleague for Research Papers

Everything you need to read a paper: explanation, summary, translation, chat, and reference search.

Moonlight: AI Assistant for Research Papers

"Moonlight: AI Colleague for Research Papers" is an innovative Chrome extension that transforms how you read research papers. Engage with AI to receive detailed explanations, concise summaries, and easy translations, enhancing your comprehension and research efficiency. With features like smart citation previews, automated highlighting, and chat capabilities, Moonlight empowers you to explore academic content interactively, making it an essential tool for students and researchers alike.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.98
(42)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-08)
Creation date: 2024-06-07
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • contextMenus
Size: 27.45M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
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Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great translation feature for viewing original and translated text side by side
  • Efficient navigation and preview features enhance reading experience
  • User-friendly interface with LLM for summaries and explanations
  • Fast updates and improvements based on user feedback
  • Highly satisfied user base, with many opting for subscription
Cons
  • Issues with manual highlighting not functioning properly
  • Problems with login prompts and cookie settings for certain sites
  • Request for more features like saving papers and adding notes to PDFs
  • Limited support for mobile devices and iPad compatibility
  • Some features like annotation disappear when the extension is enabled
Most mentioned
  • Translation capabilities and display issues
  • User experience improvements needed for highlighting and saving features
  • Desire for mobile version and expanded compatibility
  • Issues with login and cookie settings
  • Need for sidebar adjustments for better usability
User reviews
전반적으로 너무 잘 쓰고 있어서 감사해서 리뷰 작성합니다! 하이라이트 기능에서 자동 하이라이트 말고 수동으로 하이라이트를 하려면 어떻게 해야 하나요? 텍스트를 선택하고 하이라이트 창에 들어갔는데, 추가되는게 안나오네요.
by 이세민, 2025-01-20

기가 막혀요 너무 좋아요
by hyungu Lee, 2025-01-10

페이지를 바로 번역해서 원문과 같이 나란히 볼 수 있는 기능이 매우 좋은것 같아요. 혹시 번역본의 가로 너비를 조절할 수 있는 기능이 있으면 좋을것같아요 문장 혹은 문단이 길어져서 페이지가 갈렸을때는 조금 어색한게 아쉽네요
by 송영훈, 2024-10-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Moonlight: AI Colleague for Research Papers requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Allows retrieval of a user’s browsing history, presenting a notable privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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