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Your Privacy-first, Evidence-driven Research Assistant BETA

Generate comprehensive state-of-the-art reviews by combining academic research, industrial insights, patent intelligence, and company data. AI-powered literature analysis, citation graphs, and novel paper generation - all running 100% locally with zero data compromise.

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Literature Review
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Semantic Search
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Research Analysis
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Gap Analysis
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Novel Papers Abstract Generation
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Citations Graph
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Comprehensive State-of-the-Art Reviews

Generate thorough literature reviews by combining academic research, industrial insights, patent information, and company data in one unified analysis

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Academic Research

Peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and research publications

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Industrial Insights

Industry reports, market analysis, and commercial applications

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Patent Intelligence

Global patent databases, inventions, and technical specifications

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Company Intelligence

Corporate data, funding rounds, and business intelligence

Perfect for:

PhD Students Researchers Academics Venture Capitalists R&D Teams Patent Attorneys Business Analysts Investment Firms

Click on a customer type above to see how they use SotaSearch.ai

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Paper Map β€” Create novel paper's abstracts from literature review gaps & future directions

Automatically identify research gaps and future directions, then generate compelling abstracts for novel papers β€” all with complete privacy.

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Abstract Generation

Turn gaps and trends into publication-ready abstracts highlighting novelty and impact.

Novel Papers AI Generation Impact
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Future Directions

Prioritize promising avenues with evidence-backed suggestions and rationale.

Trends Opportunities Roadmapping
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Visual Mapping

Interactively explore topics, clusters, and relationships to reveal knowledge gaps.

Visualization Knowledge Graphs Interactive Maps
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Research Synthesis

Combine multiple studies to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and synthesis opportunities.

Meta-Analysis Synthesis Pattern Recognition
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Rapid Prototyping

Quickly generate research proposals and methodology frameworks from identified gaps.

Proposals Methodology Frameworks

Ready to revolutionize your research?

Use Paper Map to uncover gaps and craft strong, novel abstracts faster.

Learn SotaSearch.ai

Watch our comprehensive video tutorials to master every feature of SotaSearch.ai

Complete Research Workflow Tutorial

Master the full SotaSearch.ai research process: select papers, generate state-of-the-art reviews, create citation graphs, and generate novel paper abstracts using AI-powered insights.

Paper Selection Literature Review Citation Graphs Paper Abstracts AI Chat

Popup Menu & Library Management

Learn how to use SotaSearch's popup menu for chatting with webpages, summarizing content, and managing your research library with PDF uploads and metadata extraction.

Webpage Chat PDF Processing Library Management Smart Summarization

Configuration & Setup Guide

Complete setup tutorial for configuring SotaSearch.ai with different AI providers, API keys, and local models for optimal performance and privacy.

AI Configuration API Setup Local Models Privacy Settings

Ready to Master SotaSearch.ai?

Watch these tutorials and transform your research workflow with AI-powered insights and complete privacy.

Compliance & Legal API Usage

We use only legally accessible APIs and comply with all academic database terms of service. Your research integrity and legal compliance are our top priorities.

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PubMed & PMC

Legal access through NIH's E-utilities API. Full compliance with NCBI terms of service.

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Semantic Scholar

Official API integration with Allen AI Institute. Rate-limited but fully compliant access.

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Cochrane

Legal access through Cochrane's public API. Systematic review data available for research.

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Google Scholar

User-initiated searches only. No automated scraping. Users provide their own API keys.

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Scopus

User-provided API keys only. No commercial resale. Individual institutional access.

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Crossref

Open access metadata through official Crossref API. Full compliance with open data policies.

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Important Compliance Information

  • No Automated Scraping: We do not scrape Google Scholar or any other academic database
  • User API Keys: For Google Scholar and Scopus, users must provide their own API keys
  • Rate Limiting: All API calls respect rate limits and terms of service
  • Academic Use: Designed for legitimate academic research, not commercial data harvesting
  • Transparent Access: Clear indication of data sources and access methods

Privacy & Security First

Your research is personal. We've built SotaSearch.ai from the ground up to protect your privacy while delivering powerful AI capabilities.

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100% Local AI

WebLLM models run entirely in your browser. No data ever leaves your device.

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Offline Capable

Core features work without internet connection. Your research never depends on external servers.

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End-to-End Encryption

All API communications are encrypted. Your API keys and data remain secure.

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Local Storage

All research data stored locally in your browser. Complete control over your information.

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Zero Tracking

No analytics, cookies, or user behavior tracking. We don't know what you're researching.

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GDPR Compliant

Full compliance with privacy regulations. Your rights are protected by design.

Powerful Research Tools

Everything you need for comprehensive research, from literature review to breakthrough insights.

Multi-Provider AI Support

  • WebLLM: Local AI models running in your browser (Qwen2.5, Llama, etc.)
  • Ollama: Local AI models on your machine (Mistral, Llama, CodeLlama)
  • OpenAI API: GPT-4, GPT-3.5 through your own API key
  • OpenRouter: Access to multiple AI providers (Anthropic, Google, etc.)

Context-Aware Chat

Intelligent conversations with page context integration. Your AI assistant understands what you're reading and researching.

Can you summarize this research paper?
Based on the paper you're viewing, here's a comprehensive summary...

Academic Search Integration

  • PubMed: Biomedical research database
  • Semantic Scholar: AI-powered paper discovery
  • Cochrane: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  • Scopus: Comprehensive academic database
  • Google Scholar: Broad academic search

Citation Management

Support for all major citation formats: APA 7th, MLA 9th, IEEE, ISO 690, and BibTeX.

Research Paper Title
Author 1, Author 2
APA 7th Edition

Advanced Research Analysis

  • Semantic Graph Generation: AI-powered visualization of research relationships
  • Research Gap Analysis: Identification of future research opportunities
  • Knowledge Graph Building: Citation networks and semantic connections
  • Frontier Mapping: Cutting-edge research direction identification
Research Topic
Related Paper 1
Related Paper 2

Research Workflow Tools

  • Library System: Organize PDFs, web pages, and notes by topics
  • AI Summarization: Intelligent content summarization and key point extraction
  • Document Processing: Advanced PDF parsing with markdown conversion
  • Progress Tracking: Step-by-step research planning and execution
1. Research Planning
2. Literature Review
3. Analysis
4. Writing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your research needs. All plans include our core privacy-first features.

Free
$0 /month

Perfect for students and individual researchers

  • βœ… Basic literature review generation
  • βœ… Citation management (up to 50 papers)
  • βœ… WebLLM local AI processing
  • βœ… Basic research gap analysis
  • βœ… PDF upload and processing (up to 10MB)
  • βœ… Community support
Team
$9.99 /user/month

For research teams and institutions

  • βœ… Everything in Pro
  • βœ… Team collaboration tools
  • βœ… Shared research libraries
  • βœ… Advanced analytics and reporting
  • βœ… Institutional compliance features
  • βœ… Dedicated account manager
  • βœ… Custom integrations
  • βœ… Training and onboarding

All Plans Include

πŸ”’ 100% Local AI Processing
🌐 Offline Capability
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🚫 Zero Tracking
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Academic Discounts: Students and faculty get 50% off Pro plans. Contact us for institutional pricing.

Perfect for Every Researcher & Investor

Whether you're a PhD student, professor, professional researcher, or venture capitalist, SotaSearch.ai adapts to your workflow with comprehensive state-of-the-art analysis.

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Academic Researchers

PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, university professors, and research faculty.

  • Literature reviews and systematic reviews
  • Research gap analysis
  • Citation management and bibliography
  • Research methodology planning
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Professional Researchers

Market researchers, policy analysts, consulting firms, and corporate R&D teams.

  • Market analysis and competitive research
  • Policy document review and synthesis
  • Industry trend analysis
  • Technical documentation analysis
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Students

Undergraduate and graduate students, thesis writers, and research methodology students.

  • Thesis and dissertation research
  • Academic writing and composition
  • Research methodology learning
  • Literature review practice
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Content Creators

Technical writers, journalists, research-based content creators, and educational developers.

  • Research-based content creation
  • Fact-checking and verification
  • Source compilation and citation
  • Technical documentation research
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Healthcare Professionals

Medical researchers, clinicians, pharmaceutical researchers, and healthcare policy analysts.

  • Clinical research and evidence synthesis
  • Medical literature reviews
  • Drug development research
  • Healthcare policy analysis
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Data Scientists

Machine learning researchers, data analysts, and quantitative research specialists.

  • Research methodology validation
  • Statistical analysis planning
  • Literature gap identification
  • Research trend analysis

Sources of Information

Comprehensive data integration from multiple academic, patent, and industry sources to generate thorough state-of-the-art reviews

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Academic Literature

Peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and research publications from leading databases

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Patent Databases

Global patent information including inventions, legal status, and technical specifications

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Company & Funding

Corporate data, funding rounds, and research investment information

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Clinical & Regulatory

Clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and medical evidence databases

Academic Literature Sources

Semantic Scholar

Free API

Comprehensive academic paper database with citation networks, author information, and enhanced search capabilities

Citation Analysis Author Profiles Venue Information

PubMed

Free API

Medical and life sciences database with MeSH terms, clinical trial references, and author affiliations

MeSH Integration Clinical Trials Medical Focus

OpenAlex

Open Access

Open access academic database with institution data, funding information, and concept modeling

Open Access Funding Data Institution Info

Google Scholar

Via SerpAPI

Broad academic coverage with citation tracking, author profiles, and related articles

Citation Tracking Author Profiles Related Articles

Cochrane Library

Evidence-Based

Systematic reviews, clinical evidence, meta-analyses, and evidence-based medicine resources

Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses Quality Assessment

Scopus

Premium

Comprehensive citation database with author metrics, institution rankings, and research impact analysis

Citation Metrics Impact Analysis Global Coverage

Patent Databases

Google Patents

Via SerpAPI

Global patent database with patent family information, inventor data, and classification codes

Global Coverage Patent Families Legal Status

USPTO

Free API

United States Patent and Trademark Office database with application data and legal status updates

US Patents Legal Status Inventor Info

Patentscope (WIPO)

International

International patent database with PCT applications, patent families, and global coverage

PCT Applications International Translation

EPO OPS

European

European Patent Office database with legal status, opposition proceedings, and European classification

European Patents Legal Status Oppositions

Company & Funding Sources

Crunchbase

Business Data

Company information, funding rounds, investor data, and acquisition information

Funding Rounds Investor Data Acquisitions

OpenCorporates

Corporate Registry

Corporate registry data with company relationships, director information, and financial filings

Corporate Data Relationships Financial Filings

SEC EDGAR

Regulatory

SEC filings, financial data, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance information

SEC Filings Financial Data Governance

NIH Reporter

Research Funding

NIH grant data with research funding, principal investigator information, and project details

NIH Grants Research Funding PI Information

NSF Awards

Research Funding

NSF grant database with research funding, awardee information, and research areas

NSF Grants Research Areas Awardee Data

CORDIS (EU Research)

EU Funding

EU research projects with Horizon 2020 funding, research consortiums, and project outcomes

Horizon 2020 EU Projects Consortiums

Clinical & Regulatory Sources

ClinicalTrials.gov

Clinical Registry

Clinical trial registry with study protocols, patient recruitment data, and study outcomes

Study Protocols Patient Data Outcomes

FDA Drugs

Regulatory

FDA drug approvals with safety data, labeling information, and adverse event reports

Drug Approvals Safety Data Adverse Events

WHO Trials

International

International clinical trials with WHO trial registry and global health research data

International Trials WHO Registry Global Health

Data Processing & Synthesis Pipeline

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Content Extraction

Advanced parsing using Mozilla's Readability algorithm for web pages and pdf2md for PDF documents

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Metadata Detection

Automatic detection of academic sources, extraction of authors, DOI, venue, and publication year

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AI-Powered Analysis

Intelligent synthesis using advanced prompts to generate 200-250 word academic summaries

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Cross-Source Integration

Unified data format with citation network analysis, duplicate detection, and quality scoring

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Review Generation

Multi-source synthesis following academic writing standards and literature review methodologies

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Privacy-First Processing

All data processing occurs locally in your browser. No research data is sent to external servers, ensuring complete confidentiality of your work. API calls are made directly from your device using your own API keys when available.

Chrome Web Store Launch

SotaSearch.ai is currently in final development and testing phases. We're working hard to bring you the most secure and powerful research assistant.

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Launch Progress

Current development status and upcoming milestones

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Core Development

WebLLM integration, Paper Map features, and privacy infrastructure completed

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Beta Testing

Internal testing with research teams and academic partners

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Chrome Extension

Final extension development and Chrome Web Store submission

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Public Launch

Chrome Web Store release and public availability

Coming Soon
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100% Local AI Processing

Your research data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security

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Advanced Literature Review

Generate comprehensive reviews, identify research gaps, and create citation networks

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Semantic Search & Analysis

Find relevant papers faster with AI-powered semantic search and intelligent analysis

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Research Visualization

Create interactive graphs, citation networks, and research maps to visualize connections

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Setup Requirements

To use SotaSearch.ai with local AI models, you need to enable WebGPU in your browser and optionally set up Ollama.

Watch our step-by-step configuration guide to get started quickly

Enable WebGPU in Chrome

WebGPU is required for running local AI models directly in your browser. Follow these steps to enable it:

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Check Chrome Version

Ensure you're using Chrome version 113+ on Windows/macOS/ChromeOS, or version 121+ on Android.

chrome://version
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Enable WebGPU Flag

Navigate to Chrome flags and enable WebGPU support:

chrome://flags/#enable-unsafe-webgpu

Set "Enable Unsafe WebGPU" to "Enabled" and restart Chrome.

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Enable Hardware Acceleration

Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled:

chrome://settings/system

Check "Use hardware acceleration when available" is enabled.

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Update GPU Drivers

Update your GPU drivers to the latest version for optimal WebGPU compatibility.

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Important Note

WebGPU is currently experimental. Some features may not work on all systems. If you experience issues, consider using Ollama as an alternative.

Setup Ollama for Local AI

Ollama allows you to run AI models locally on your machine with full privacy and control.

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Install Ollama

Download and install Ollama from ollama.ai

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Set Extension Origin

Configure Ollama to accept connections from the SotaSearch.ai extension:

Windows PowerShell
setx OLLAMA_ORIGINS "chrome-extension://*,extension://*,http://localhost:11434"
                                                        ollama serve && ollama serve
macOS/Linux Terminal
export OLLAMA_ORIGINS="chrome-extension://*,extension://*,http://localhost:11434" && ollama serve
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Download AI Models

Download your preferred AI models using Ollama:

Example Models
ollama pull llama3.1:8b
ollama pull mistral:7b
ollama pull codellama:7b
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Test Connection

Verify that Ollama is running and accessible from the extension. You should see "Ollama Connected" in the extension settings.

Benefits of Using Ollama:

  • Full Privacy: AI models run entirely on your machine
  • No Internet Required: Works offline once models are downloaded
  • Custom Models: Use any model compatible with Ollama
  • Better Performance: Faster response times with local processing

Setup OpenAI API Integration

Integrate OpenAI's powerful AI models like GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 through their API for enhanced research capabilities.

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Create OpenAI Account

Visit OpenAI Platform and create an account to access their API services.

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Generate API Key

Navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard and click "Create new secret key" to generate your API key.

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Security Note

Copy and save your API key immediately - it won't be visible again after closing the dialog.

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Configure in Extension

Add your OpenAI API key to the SotaSearch.ai extension settings:

Extension Settings
1. Open SotaSearch.ai extension
2. Go to Settings β†’ AI Providers
3. Select OpenAI
4. Enter your API key
5. Choose model (GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo, etc.)
6. Set usage limits if needed
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Test Connection

Verify your OpenAI integration by asking a research question in the extension. You should see responses from the selected OpenAI model.

Benefits of Using OpenAI:

  • Advanced Models: Access to GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo, and other cutting-edge AI models
  • High Quality: Superior reasoning and analysis capabilities for complex research tasks
  • Reliability: Enterprise-grade API with high uptime and performance
  • Continuous Updates: Always access to the latest model improvements and features
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Pricing Information

OpenAI API usage is charged per token. Check OpenAI's pricing page for current rates and set usage limits in your account to control costs.

Common WebGPU Issues & Solutions

WebGPU is experimental technology. Here are solutions to common problems:

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WebGPU Not Available

Problem: "WebGPU is not supported" error

Solution:

  • Update Chrome to version 113+ (Windows/macOS) or 121+ (Android)
  • Enable WebGPU flag: chrome://flags/#enable-unsafe-webgpu
  • Restart Chrome completely
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Slow Performance

Problem: Very slow AI processing

Solution:

  • Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled
  • Update GPU drivers to latest version
  • Close other GPU-intensive applications
  • Consider using Ollama for better performance
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Browser Crashes

Problem: Browser crashes during AI processing

Solution:

  • Reduce model size (use smaller WebLLM models)
  • Increase browser memory allocation
  • Use Ollama instead of WebGPU
  • Report issues to our support team
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Alternative Solutions

If WebGPU doesn't work:

  • Ollama: Local models with better performance
  • OpenAI API: Cloud-based with high reliability
  • OpenRouter: Multiple AI providers
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Performance Tips

  • Model Selection: Start with smaller models (7B parameters) for faster processing
  • Hardware: Dedicated GPU recommended for optimal performance
  • Browser: Chrome 113+ with latest updates provides best WebGPU support
  • Memory: 8GB+ RAM recommended for smooth operation

Ready to Get Started?

Choose your preferred AI setup method and start using SotaSearch.ai with powerful AI models.

Contact Us

Have questions or need support? Get in touch with our team.

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