ArxivGPT

ArxivGPT is a browser extension distributed through the Chrome Web Store that is designed to help readers digest arXiv preprints more quickly. Instead of working through a long technical paper line by line, users can open a paper and request a condensed overview that highlights the mAIn IDEa and findings. The tool is aimed at the everyday friction of keeping up with research, where abstrACTs alone often do not convey enough context.

What it does

The extension adds a summarization layer on top of arXiv paper pages. When a user is viewing a paper, the tool sends the relevant text to a language model and returns a shorter explanation intended for fast comprehension. Because it operates inside the browser, the Workflow stays close to where the reading already hAPPens, avoiding the need to copy text into a separate chat window. The exact summarization behavior may vary depending on the underlying model and how the extension handles longer documents.

Key capabilities

• In-page summaries: Generate a condensed veRSIon of an arXiv paper while you are reading it.
• Faster triage: Decide quickly whether a paper is worth a full read.
• Concept overview: Surface the core problem, method and reported results in plain language.
• Lightweight setup: Install from the Chrome Web Store and use it directly in the browser.
• Research-oriented focus: Built specifically around arXiv content rather than General web pages.

Who it is for

ArxivGPT is most useful for students, researchers and engineers who regularly scan arXiv for new work in machine learning, computer science, physics and related fields. It can also help readers who are new to a subfield get oriented before diving into equations and terminology. Reviewers who need to screen many submissions, and journalists or analysts tracking technical trends, may find the quick-summary approach convenient as a first pass rather than a substitute for careful reading.

How to get started

1. Open the Chrome Web Store listing for ArxivGPT and install the extension in a Chromium-based browser.
2. Visit an arXiv paper page and look for the extension's control or panel.
3. Trigger a summary and read the generated overview alongside the abstract.
4. Cross-check important claims against the original paper, since automated summaries can omit nuance, caveats or numerical details.

Pricing and access caveat

The extension is listed as free to install, but features, availability and any usage limits may change over time and may vary by region. Users in some locations may need a VPN to reach the Chrome Web Store or the extension's services. Because summaries are generated automatically, they should be treated as reading aids rather than authoritative interpretations of a paper.