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Description:
Reference management software for researchers

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.37.2395@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @readcube | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: reference-management academic research productivity citation

Install: brew install --cask papers

About:
ReadCube Papers is a comprehensive reference management platform designed to streamline the research workflow. It allows users to search, organize, annotate, and cite academic literature across desktop and web applications. Its core value lies in its seamless integration with Microsoft Word and its ability to sync libraries and annotations across devices.

Key Features:

AI-powered search and PDF metadata discovery
SmartCite plugin for Microsoft Word citation and bibliography generation
Cross-platform synchronization (Desktop, Web, iOS)
Advanced PDF annotation and note-taking tools
Automated manuscript formatting for submission

Use Cases:

Managing large bibliographies for academic research
Collaborative writing and citation with research teams
Discovering and organizing relevant scientific papers
Annotating and reviewing literature

Alternatives:

Zotero – Open-source and free, but lacks the integrated PDF reader and discovery features of Papers
Mendeley – Similar feature set but owned by Elsevier; Papers is often noted for superior PDF handling and UI
EndNote – Industry standard for heavy citation needs, though often considered less modern and intuitive than Papers

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