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Run a structured literature review

DifficultyEasy
SetupNo-code
Best forResearcher
ToolsElicit, Consensus, OpenAI deep research, Gemini Deep Research
The problem

Surveying a field takes days of searching and skimming papers.

How the agent works

The agent searches academic databases, screens papers against your criteria, extracts methods and findings into a table, and writes a synthesis with citations.

Setup steps
  1. Write a precise research question
  2. Set inclusion criteria
  3. Let the agent search and screen
  4. Verify each cited paper exists and says what's claimed
  5. Use the table as your starting point
Tools that can do this
  • Elicit
  • Consensus
  • OpenAI deep research
  • Gemini Deep Research

Not ranked and not sponsored. Check each vendor's current features and pricing.

Human in the loop

Researcher verifies every citation.

Risks and guardrails

Citation errors still occur; always open the source.

ROI notes

Compresses the first pass of a review from days to hours.

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