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Search papers and get more than titles and abstracts. See where they were cited, what later researchers said about them, and whether those citations support, challenge, or simply mention the work.

Make your first request

Retrieve a paper and its citation tally without an API key, then run an authenticated search.

Set up an agent

Give an AI agent Scite documentation and connect it through MCP or the REST API.

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Choose a path

Start with the route that matches what you are building.

Public endpoints

Retrieve paper metadata and citation tallies without creating an account or API key.

REST API

Build applications, batch workflows, and direct integrations with scoped credentials.

Scite MCP

Give ChatGPT, Claude, or another MCP-compatible agent tools for working with research, or use the Article Galaxy connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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Build with evidence

Most scholarly APIs provide metadata and citation counts. Scite adds the text and classification around citations, so you can see how later research has evaluated a publication.

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Start in minutes

Try a public endpoint

Retrieve a paper or citation tally without an account. Make your first request →

Choose how to authenticate

Use an API key for self-service development or managed credentials for an Enterprise integration. Compare credentials →

Add Scite to your workflow

Continue with the REST API, connect an agent through MCP, or talk to sales about production and organization access.

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Explore the documentation

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Build

  • Quickstart: make public and authenticated requests
  • For agents: give AI agents documentation and Scite tools
  • API Reference: inspect exact endpoints, parameters, and schemas

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Understand

  • Citation model: understand sources, targets, tallies, and Smart Citation classifications
  • Glossary: learn Scite terminology used across the API
  • Pricing and plans: compare API, MCP, and organization access

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Operate