Inspect citations
Move from an answer back to the relevant source passage before using it in your work.
For research papers
Read research papers with the methods and evidence still attached.
Use Collate to orient yourself, compare papers, inspect cited passages, and preserve the questions that shape a literature review.
Why Collate
Built for source-conscious research.
Compare papers
Ask where methods, samples, findings, or limitations differ across a selected set.
Preserve the project
Keep papers, highlights, and conversations organized as the review develops.
First pass
Map the paper before reading line by line.
Summaries can identify claims, sections, and terminology that deserve closer attention.
- Outline the central argument
- Find methods and limitations
- Ask for definitions in context
Synthesis
Compare without erasing disagreement.
Multi-PDF chat helps surface differences, while citations let you inspect each paper directly.
- Compare findings across papers
- Track source-specific claims
- Export selected notes and answers
Start with one PDF
Read with less friction.
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