AI Peer Reviewer System Helps Researchers Improve Manuscripts Before Submission
Researchers built an AI-powered peer review system to speed up manuscript feedback, offering detailed analysis and actionable recommendations before journal submission.
Researchers frustrated with slow journal responses and minimal co-author feedback have developed an AI-powered peer review system to help improve manuscripts before submission. The tool, called Rigorous, uses a multiagent approach to analyze scientific papers, providing detailed feedback on methodology, writing quality, and more.
Key Features
- 24 specialized agents analyzing various sections of manuscripts
- Detailed feedback with actionable recommendations
- PDF report generation for easy sharing
- Support for custom review criteria and target journals
How It Works
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Cloud Version (Free During Testing)
- Upload your manuscript at https://www.rigorous.company/?utm_source=agenthunter.io&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=newsletter
- Receive a comprehensive PDF report within 1–2 working days
- No setup required
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Self-Hosted Version (GitHub)
- Available at https://github.com/robertjakob/rigorous?utm_source=agenthunter.io&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=newsletter
- Use your own OpenAI API keys
- Full control over the review process
- Customize agents and criteria
- MIT licensed
Target Audience
The system is particularly useful for researchers preparing manuscripts before submission to co-authors or target journals. The developers are seeking feedback from the HN community, especially PhDs and researchers across all academic fields. The project is open source and welcomes contributions.
GitHub: https://github.com/robertjakob/rigorous?utm_source=agenthunter.io&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=newsletter Cloud version: https://www.rigorous.company/?utm_source=agenthunter.io&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=newsletter
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