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Literature mapping tool that visualizes citation networks and recommends new papers based on your collections. Litmaps sends alerts when relevant research is published in your map.

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How it works / How to use

Literature mapping tool that visualizes citation networks and recommends new papers based on your collections. Litmaps sends alerts when relevant research is published in your map.

  1. Enter your research question in Litmaps.
  2. Specify scope (time range, domain, paper types) and output format.
  3. Open cited sources to verify claims before using them in writing.
  4. Save or export the reading list or summary for your workflow.

How to prompt

Living maps stay updated as new papers cite your core collection.

Create a Litmap from five core papers on CRISPR off-target effects and enable alerts for new citations.

Best output tips

  • Narrow date ranges and domains to reduce noise.
  • Open primary sources behind every important claim.
  • Export bibliographies instead of copying unattributed text.
  • Verify current plans and limits on the official Litmaps website.

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Litmaps

Literature mapping tool that visualizes citation networks and recommends new papers based on your collections. Litmaps sends alerts when relevant research is published in your map.

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Key Features

Automation

automation workflow (www.litmaps.com).

Ideas / Prompt experiences

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Example prompt

Build a living literature map

Prompt

Create a Litmap from five core papers on CRISPR off-target effects and enable alerts for new citations.

Short explanation

Living maps stay updated as new papers cite your core collection.

Example prompt

Identify research gaps

Prompt

Review my Litmap on urban heat islands and suggest under-connected topics that warrant new studies.

Short explanation

Sparse regions in citation maps often indicate open research gaps.

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