Litmaps builds dynamic citation maps that show how papers are connected through references, letting you trace the evolution of ideas across decades of research in seconds. Create a seed map from one or more key papers, then watch Litmaps surface highly cited ancestors and newer derivative work you might have missed. It sends automated alerts when new papers match your research interest, making it a living literature review tool.

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citations
visualization
literature

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—May require learning curve

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