Scite
AI tool that shows how papers have been cited.
01 Brief // Summary
Scite analyzes citation context, showing whether papers are cited supportively, contrastingly, or just mentioned. This helps researchers quickly assess the credibility and controversy around any scientific claim.
02 Optimal Deployment
- ▸Citation context analysis
- ▸Credibility assessment of papers
- ▸Identifying contested research
- ▸Systematic evidence review
03 Initialization Sequence
- 01
Go to scite.ai and search for a paper or claim.
- 02
See whether citing papers support, contrast, or just mention the original.
- 03
Filter by citation type to find the most relevant supporting or contradicting evidence.
// FIELD NOTES · PRO TIPS
- ◆Check 'Smart Citations' to see whether a paper's later citations support or contradict its findings, not just cite it.
- ◆Use it to vet a claim before relying on it — a highly-cited paper with many contradicting citations is a red flag.
- ◆Combine with a reference manager; Scite has browser and Zotero integrations to check papers as you collect them.
- ◆Use the dashboard view for a quick supporting-vs-contrasting ratio before deep-diving a paper.
04 At a Glance
Strengths
- +Citation context analysis
- +Credibility assessment of papers
- +Identifying contested research
- +Systematic evidence review
- +Free tier you can start with today
Things to consider
- !The free plan has limits; advanced features need a paid plan.
- !Pricing and features change often — confirm current details on the official site.
- !AI output should be reviewed before you rely on it.
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06 Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scite free?
A limited free tier exists; full Smart Citations access is subscription-based.
What is Scite best for?
Verifying whether a paper's claims have held up — seeing if later research supports, contradicts, or just mentions it.
Who uses Scite?
Researchers, students, and fact-checkers who need to gauge the reliability of a paper beyond raw citation count.