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AI-powered research assistant and document summarization — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

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Alternative #1

Vibe code your own Scholarcy

Build a personal subset for your own reading workflow, but keep paying if you rely on the polished browser extensions and Zotero sync. Score: 68/100 (Solid side project).

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