awesome-deep-research 🤖🔍

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A curated list of AI-powered research tools and platforms, with automated tracking of GitHub stars and feature comparisons.

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📊 Data Table

name	summary	interface	UI Available	Feature Highlights	dependencies	Setup Requirements	documentation_quality	maintenance_status	Key Differentiator	links	SERPAPI	JINA_AI	OPENROUTER	OPENAI	GEMINI	FIRECRAWL	BING	BRAVE	ANTHROPIC
OpenDeepResearcher	OpenDeepResearcher is an AI research assistant that iteratively refines search queries to extract, evaluate, and compile comprehensive research reports	Jupyter Notebooks and Gradio web interface	Yes	• Iterative research loop • Asynchronous processing • Duplicate filtering • LLM decision making • Gradio interface	Python 3, aiohttp, asyncio, nest_asyncio, gradio	Requires Python environment, API keys configuration	High	Active	Combines multiple APIs with asynchronous processing	GitHub, X Post	True	True	True	True	False	False	False	False	False
GPT-Researcher	Advanced research automation tool with citation management	Python CLI and Web UI	Yes	• Detailed research reports • Citation management • Multiple search modes	GPT-3.5/4, Python, BeautifulSoup	Python environment, OpenAI API key	High	Active	Advanced citation system	GitHub	False	False	False	True	False	False	True	False	False
Stanford STORM	Academic research platform with multi-agent discussions	Web Interface	Yes	• Multi-agent discussions • Expert simulation • Wikipedia-style reports	Custom LLM, Python	None - Web based	High	Research	Academic quality research simulation	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
Jina Node-DeepResearch	Node.js based deep research tool with iterative search capabilities	Node.js API	Yes	• Iterative search • Token budget mgmt • Web reasoning	Node.js	Node.js environment	Medium	Active	Fast Node.js implementation	GitHub	False	True	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
DZHNG Deep Research	Flexible deep research tool with adjustable parameters	Python API	Yes	• Adjustable depth/breadth • Auto-timing • Custom behavior	GPT-4, Python	Python environment, API keys	Medium	Active	Flexible control and timing	GitHub	False	False	True	True	False	False	False	False	False
Open-Deep-Research	Research tool with Firecrawl integration	Python API	No	• Firecrawl extraction • Data reasoning • Custom search	GPT-3.5/4, Python, Firecrawl	Python and Firecrawl setup	Medium	Maintained	Fast web crawling integration	GitHub	False	False	False	True	False	True	False	False	False
AI-Web-Researcher-Ollama	Local LLM-based research tool	CLI	No	• Local LLM support • Focus detection • Result saving	Ollama, Python	Local Ollama setup	Medium	Active	Local LLM processing	GitHub	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
Tahir-ODR	Gemini alternative research tool	Python API	No	• Gemini alternative • Search integration • Report generation	GPT-4, Python	Python environment	Low	Early Stage	Simple modern implementation	GitHub	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	True	False
Standalone-GPT-Researcher	Simplified GPT research implementation	Python API	Yes	• Standalone fork • Simplified setup • Core features	GPT-4, Python	Python environment	Medium	Maintained	Easy standalone setup	GitHub	False	False	False	True	False	False	True	False	False
OpenAI Deep Research	Professional research platform with GPT-4 Turbo	API & Web	Yes	• Pro report gen • Advanced reasoning • Multi-source synthesis	GPT-4 Turbo, O3	API subscription	High	Active	State-of-art processing	Docs	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	False
Gemini Deep Research	Google's research platform with Gemini 2.0	API & Web	Yes	• Real-time analysis • Multi-modal • Google integration	Gemini 2.0	API subscription	High	Active	Google ecosystem integration	Blog	False	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False
Claude Research	Advanced research assistant with system control	API & Web	Yes	• Computer control • Advanced reasoning • Tool use	Claude 3	API subscription	High	Active	System control capabilities	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	True
Perplexity Pro	Real-time research platform	Web	Yes	• Real-time research • Chat interface • Quick results	GPT-4, Claude	Subscription	High	Active	User-friendly research	Website	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	True
DeepSeek	Multi-modal research platform	Web	Yes	• Multi-modal research • Advanced synthesis • Academic focus	Custom, Claude	Subscription	High	Active	Deep analysis capabilities	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	True
You.com Research	AI-powered search and research	Web	Yes	• AI search • App integration • Web tools	Custom	None	Medium	Active	App ecosystem integration	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	True	False
Operator	Enterprise autonomous research platform	API & Web	Yes	• Autonomous research • Task automation • Advanced reasoning	GPT-4, Custom	Enterprise access	High	Active	Full research autonomy	Website	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	False
NotebookLM	Google's AI-powered research assistant for document analysis and note-taking	Web Interface	Yes	• Document synthesis • Context-aware responses • PDF processing • Smart summarization • Source tracking	Gemini	Google account	High	Active	Deep document understanding and contextual awareness	Website	False	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False
Consensus	AI-powered academic search engine with paper synthesis	Web & ChatGPT Plugin	Yes	• 200M+ paper database • GPT-4 synthesis • Literature review • Citation extraction • Topic insights	GPT-4	None - Web based	High	Active	Direct academic paper synthesis	Website	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	False
SciSpace	AI research platform for paper discovery and analysis	Web & ChatGPT Plugin	Yes	• Paper recommendations • PDF analysis • Citation management • Related work discovery • Smart summaries	Custom AI	None - Web based	High	Active	Comprehensive paper analysis and discovery	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
Scholar GPT	ChatGPT plugin for academic research assistance	ChatGPT Plugin	Yes	• Paper summarization • Key information extraction • Research synthesis • Citation support	GPT-4	ChatGPT Plus subscription	Medium	Active	Focused academic paper analysis	ChatGPT Plugin	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	False
AgentLaboratory	End-to-end autonomous research workflow assistant	Python Framework	Yes	• Literature review • Experiment design • Code execution • Report writing • LLM-driven agents	Python, LLMs	Python environment	High	Active	Complete research workflow automation	GitHub	False	False	False	True	False	False	False	False	False
Elicit	AI research assistant focused on literature review and analysis	Web	Yes	• Literature discovery • Paper analysis • Study comparison • Methodology extraction • Research synthesis	Custom AI	None - Web based	High	Active	Research methodology analysis	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
Scite.ai	Citation analysis and research validation platform	Web & Browser Extension	Yes	• Citation context analysis • Smart citations • Paper validation • Reference checking • Browser integration	Custom AI	None - Web based	High	Active	Smart citation analysis	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False
ResearchRabbit	Literature discovery and citation mapping tool	Web	Yes	• Citation mapping • Paper recommendations • Network visualization • Collection management • Collaboration features	Custom	None - Web based	High	Active	Visual citation mapping	Website	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False	False

* Free for local LLM usage, API costs may apply for some models

🎯 Project Goals

1. Curation: Maintain an up-to-date list of high-quality research tools
2. Comparison: Provide detailed feature comparisons for informed choices
3. Integration: Track API integrations across major AI providers
4. Automation: Ensure data accuracy through automated updates
5. Community: Foster an active community of contributors

🗂 Categories

Academic Research Tools

• Paper analysis and synthesis
• Citation management
• Literature review assistance

Enterprise Solutions

• Autonomous research platforms
• Multi-modal analysis
• Advanced reasoning systems

Local & Open Source

• Self-hosted options
• Local LLM integrations
• Community-driven tools

🛠 Development

System Requirements

• Python 3.13.2 (specified in .python-version)
• uv package manager
• GitHub API token (for star updates)
• Unix-like environment (macOS/Linux preferred)

Quick Start

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/awesome-deep-research.git
cd awesome-deep-research

# Install uv (if needed)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Setup environment
make setup

# Run all checks
make ci

Development Workflow

1. Environment Setup

   cp .env.example .env  # Configure environment
   make setup           # Install dependencies

2. Code Quality

   make format         # Format code
   make lint          # Run linters
   make test          # Run tests

3. Data Updates

   make update-stars  # Update star counts
   make update-table  # Regenerate table

Project Structure

• scripts/: Core automation scripts
• tests/: Comprehensive test suite
• .github/: CI/CD and template configurations
• table.csv: Source data for comparisons

👥 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork & Clone

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/awesome-deep-research.git
   cd awesome-deep-research

2. Setup Development Environment

   make setup

3. Create Feature Branch

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Changes

   • Update table.csv for new entries
   • Follow code style guidelines
   • Add tests for new features

5. Quality Checks

   make ci  # Runs format, lint, and test

6. Submit PR

   • Use the PR template
   • Include clear description
   • Link related issues

Contribution Guidelines

• Follow Python best practices (PEP 8)
• Maintain test coverage (90%+)
• Update documentation
• Use clear commit messages
• Add tests for new features

🔍 Feature Comparison Criteria

UI/Interface Types

• CLI: Command-line interface
• API: Programmatic access
• Web: Browser-based interface
• Plugin: Integration capabilities

API Integrations

• OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5)
• Anthropic (Claude)
• Google (Gemini)
• Custom/Other

Setup Complexity

• None: Web-based, no setup
• Basic: Simple API key setup
• Complex: Multiple dependencies

Documentation Quality

• High: Comprehensive docs
• Medium: Basic coverage
• Low: Minimal documentation

📈 Maintenance Status

• Active: Regular updates
• Maintained: Occasional updates
• Research: Academic focus
• Early Stage: Under development

🔒 Security

• Environment variables for sensitive data
• Secure API key management
• No hardcoded credentials
• Regular dependency updates

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Tool creators and maintainers
• Open source community
• All contributors

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