alphaXiv
Finds academic papers, answers questions about them and keeps saved papers in folders from ChatGPT.
What alphaXiv can do in ChatGPT
Find, read and file research papers.
Paper Search
Find academic papers on a topic from the chat.
Ask A Paper
Question the contents of a paper instead of reading it all.
Linked Code
Look at GitHub repositories tied to a paper.
Paper Folders
Keep saved papers sorted in folders by project.
Reading Lists
Return to saved papers whenever you need them.
You stay in control
You approve access, and you can disconnect alphaXiv at any time.
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What alphaXiv does in ChatGPT
The alphaXiv plugin brings academic papers into ChatGPT. You can look for papers on a subject, open one and ask questions about what it says. That saves you from reading a whole paper just to find one method, result or definition you need.
Many research papers come with code on GitHub, and the plugin can look at those linked repositories too. That helps when you want to see how a method was built, or check whether the code behind a paper is there and usable before you rely on it.
You can also keep papers in folders through the chat, so a reading list for a project stays in one place. The listing is brief and only names these functions, so it does not say anything about plans, prices or which fields of study are covered.
Who it is for
- Researchers keeping up with new papers
- Students writing literature reviews
- Engineers checking code behind papers
How to add alphaXiv to ChatGPT
- Open the alphaXiv listing in ChatGPT ↗.
- Click Install plugin.
- Sign in to your alphaXiv account when asked and approve the access it requests.
- Start a chat and ask for what you need, mentioning alphaXiv if ChatGPT does not pick it up.
- To stop, disconnect alphaXiv under apps in your ChatGPT settings.
Questions about alphaXiv
What is the alphaXiv ChatGPT plugin?
The alphaXiv plugin brings academic papers into ChatGPT. You can look for papers on a subject, open one and ask questions about what it says. That saves you from reading a whole paper just to find one method, result or definition you need. It is listed in ChatGPT's plugin marketplace under Education & Research.
What can I ask alphaXiv to do in ChatGPT?
For example: "Find recent papers on diffusion models for video", "What dataset does this paper use for its experiments?", "Show me the GitHub code linked to this paper".
Who makes the alphaXiv plugin for ChatGPT?
The ChatGPT listing names alphaXiv as the developer. The version listed on 8 October 2026 was 1.0.0.
How do I add alphaXiv to ChatGPT?
Open the alphaXiv listing in ChatGPT, click Install plugin, sign in to your alphaXiv account and approve the access it asks for. Then ask for what you need in a chat, mentioning alphaXiv if ChatGPT does not pick it up.
Can alphaXiv change things in my account, or only read?
It searches and reads papers and their linked repositories, and can add or move papers in your alphaXiv folders.
Who is the alphaXiv plugin for?
Researchers keeping up with new papers, students writing literature reviews and engineers checking code behind papers.
Can it look at a paper's code?
Yes. The listing says it can inspect GitHub repositories linked to a paper.
Does alphaXiv see my ChatGPT chats?
When alphaXiv is connected, ChatGPT may share the parts of your chats and memories that matter for a request with alphaXiv. What alphaXiv does with that data falls under its own terms and privacy policy. ChatGPT keeps your training-data settings, and you can disconnect at any time.
How do I disconnect alphaXiv from ChatGPT?
Open your ChatGPT settings, go to apps, and disconnect alphaXiv. You can reconnect later from the listing.
What are alternatives to alphaXiv in ChatGPT?
Similar plugins in the ChatGPT marketplace include Sider Scholar, Chegg Study and SciSpace. Each has its own page in this directory.
Privacy and your data
When alphaXiv is connected, ChatGPT may share the parts of your chats and memories that matter for a request with alphaXiv. What alphaXiv then does with that data falls under its own terms and privacy policy, not only OpenAI's. ChatGPT keeps your training-data settings for data that comes from connected apps, and you can disconnect at any time.
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