Comprehensive Literature Overview in Minutes
Get a complete overview of available literature on any research topic. The AI defines search strategy, screens papers, extracts data, and synthesizes findings — all in one automated workflow.
How It Works
Get started with Literature Overview in three simple steps.
Enter your research question for a literature overview
Enter your research question for a literature overview
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Key Features
Everything you need to get the most out of Literature Overview.
PICO Framework Strategy
Automatically defines Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome to create a rigorous, structured search strategy.
Automated Filtering
Papers are filtered in batches against your criteria to determine relevance, with reasons for each decision.
Data Extraction Matrix
Define custom extraction columns and let AI extract structured data from each relevant paper into a reviewable matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a literature overview?
A literature overview provides a comprehensive summary of existing research on a topic. It identifies key papers, filters them by relevance, extracts findings, and synthesizes themes — giving you a bird's-eye view of the research landscape.
How does the PICO framework help?
PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) structures your research question into searchable components, ensuring thorough and systematic database searches across all relevant terms.
Can I customize the inclusion criteria?
Yes, you can update inclusion and exclusion criteria at any time during the overview process. The AI will re-filter papers based on your updated criteria.
How many papers can it process?
The agent can search across multiple databases, handle hundreds of results, and filter them in efficient batches. Typically 15–50 papers are found relevant in the final overview.
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