What is Locus
Locus reimagines the traditional Ctrl+F search with AI-powered smart search capabilities. It allows users to quickly find information on any web page using natural language and enhances research with AI assistance. Locus is designed to help users refer back to sections in long papers, documents, and articles without needing to remember exact keywords. It also supports searching within PDFs, summarizing content, brainstorming ideas, and creating study aids like note cards.
How to Use Locus
- Add the Locus extension to your browser.
- Use natural language to search for information on web pages or PDFs.
- Leverage AI features like summarization, brainstorming, and note card creation to enhance your research.
- Save your favorite searches and highlighted sections for easy reference.
Use Cases of Locus
Locus is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals who need to quickly find and synthesize information from long documents, articles, or PDFs. It is particularly useful for those who want to save time by summarizing content, brainstorming new ideas, or retaining key information through study aids.
Features of Locus
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Smart Search
Locus uses AI to understand natural language searches and immediately finds relevant sections on web pages or PDFs.
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AI Summarization
Summarize entire pages or specific portions to quickly get the key points.
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Brainstorming
Generate additional research topics and ideas based on the content you are reading.
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Study Aids
Create note cards to help retain key information and improve study efficiency.
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Favorites
Save important searches and highlighted sections for easy reference.