Scite
Scite is an AI research tool whose Smart Citations show whether later studies support or contradict a paper, with cited answers from full-text literature.
About this tool
Scite helps researchers judge how well a finding has held up. Its Smart Citations classify how later papers cite a study, showing whether they support it, contrast with it or simply mention it, which turns a citation count into a picture of how the evidence has evolved.
Its AI assistant answers questions using full-text scholarly articles, and each claim links to the specific sentence in the paper it comes from. Scite has agreements with many publishers, giving access to text behind paywalls, and its database extends to preprints, patents, clinical trials, grants and datasets. It works inside Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible assistants, connects to Zotero and offers an API.
What you can do
Smart Citations
See whether later research supports, contrasts or mentions a paper, author, journal or claim, not just how often it is cited.
Cited AI answers
Ask research questions and get answers where every claim links to the exact sentence in the source paper.
Broad full-text coverage
Publisher agreements and open access content let Scite read full papers, plus patents, trials, grants and datasets.
Integrations
Use Scite through Claude, ChatGPT and MCP tools, inside Zotero, via a browser extension or through the API.
Who is it for?
- A PhD student checks whether a key paper’s findings have been replicated or challenged.
- A science journalist verifies how a study has been received by later research.
- A pharmaceutical team traces evidence from grants and trials to publications.
Before you choose
Automatic citation classification can misread nuance; read the citing passages for important judgements.
Coverage is broad but not complete, so combine Scite with database searches for systematic reviews.
Frequently asked questions
What are Smart Citations?
They show the context of each citation, classifying whether a citing paper supports, contrasts with or simply mentions the cited work.
Does Scite read paywalled papers?
Scite says it has agreements with dozens of publishers, letting it analyse full text that many tools cannot access.
Can I use Scite inside ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes, Scite runs inside Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible assistants, and also integrates with Zotero.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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