CiteSpy

CiteSpy is a Visual Studio Code extension designed to enhance both coding and research workflows by automatically scraping and displaying research paper titles, summaries, and links within the editor. Instead of jumping between various research databases or platforms, CiteSpy brings academic content directly to the developer's workspace, streamlining the research process while coding. The extension scrapes data from prominent academic sources, allowing researchers to focus on their work without the hassle of manual searching across multiple websites.

Leveraging the power of the Semantic Scholar API, CiteSpy taps into a vast repository of academic papers and research material. Semantic Scholar enables the extension to pull high-quality research data, including paper titles, concise summaries, and direct links to the full papers. By integrating this capability into Visual Studio Code, users can quickly access relevant research without leaving their coding environment, improving productivity and providing valuable insights at their fingertips. Furthermore, with customizable options for selecting specific databases or journals, CiteSpy offers a tailored research experience for each user.

One of the key benefits of CiteSpy is its seamless integration with Visual Studio Code’s interface, where the scraped papers are presented within a dedicated panel. This allows users to keep track of relevant literature and even receive automatic updates when new research is published in their areas of interest. The extension’s search functionality makes it easy to explore papers by title or summary, allowing developers to discover relevant research papers more efficiently.

CiteSpy not only bridges the gap between coding and research but also promotes interdisciplinary learning, enabling developers to stay updated with the latest advancements in their fields of interest. Whether you're working on a machine learning project or just want to stay informed about the latest papers in software engineering, CiteSpy makes research accessible without interrupting your development workflow.