Cite papers, track deadlines,
manage submissions — all from your browser.
Paste BibTeX, get \cite{key} instantly. Track 1,280 conference deadlines with live countdowns. Manage submissions from draft to camera-ready. Free, no account needed.
No account needed · Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge & more · 100% client-side
Stop juggling 5 tools.
PaperPilot replaces the gap between your reference manager, deadline tracker, and project board.
| Feature | PaperPilot | Zotero | Paperpile | aideadlin.es | Notion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-click cite inside Overleaf | ✓ | Manual | Partial | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1,200+ deadline countdowns | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | AI/ML only | ✗ |
| ICORE ranking filters | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Kanban boards | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar view | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chrome side panel | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Google Calendar / .ics export | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free, no account needed | ✓ | Free (account) | $50/year | ✓ | Freemium |
PaperPilot complements Zotero and other tools. Use Zotero for your reference library, PaperPilot for everything else.
This is not another AI tool.
PaperPilot doesn't generate text, summarize papers, or hallucinate references. It does the boring stuff you already do manually - tracking deadlines, managing citations, organizing tasks - and makes it faster. Real tools for real research workflows. No AI hype, no subscription, no lock-in.
And we're just getting started.
Scholar Search in Side Panel
Search Google Scholar directly from the side panel. Find papers, grab BibTeX, and insert citations without ever leaving your current tab.
Collaboration
Share projects with supervisors and co-authors. Activity feed shows who did what.
Cloud Sync
Access projects from any browser. Data backs up and syncs across devices automatically.
Submission Tracker
Track papers through review: submitted, under review, revision requested, accepted.
Team Workspaces
Shared space for your lab group. Shared watchlists, boards, and team activity feed.
Meeting Notes
Attach timestamped notes after supervisor meetings. Link action items to tasks.
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What you get today.
Everything below is live and free. No waitlist needed.
Cite papers without leaving your editor.
Paste BibTeX from Google Scholar. PaperPilot adds entries to your .bib file, inserts \cite{keys} at your cursor, and catches duplicates - all in one click. Supports multiple .bib files per project.
Paste one entry or twenty.
The popup lets you paste single or multiple BibTeX entries at once. Pick your target .bib file, hit Cite - keys are inserted comma-separated at your cursor. Duplicates are caught automatically.
Everything lives right next to your work.
PaperPilot opens as a Chrome side panel - on any page, not just Overleaf. Tasks, deadlines, conference search, and project boards are always one click away. Zero tab switching.
Plus everything you need to ship papers.
Your research, one home screen.
Search and track conferences across 11 research fields. Project cards with progress bars, deadline countdowns, and quick access to any board.
Drag your paper from draft to done.
Three-column board with drag-and-drop, auto-categorized tags for writing, research, design, and admin. Inline editing and project notes.
See every deadline on one calendar.
Month view with color-coded urgency markers for paper and abstract deadlines. Export to Google Calendar or download .ics files.
1,280+ conferences. Live countdowns.
Free interactive tracker. Filter by field, rank (ICORE 2026 A* to C), and organization. Search, sort, export.
Browse All Deadlines →Never miss a deadline.
Browser alerts at 30, 14, 7, 3, and 1 day before deadlines. Icon badge shows days to nearest deadline in your toolbar.
.ics and Google Calendar.
Export single or all tracked deadlines. One-click Google Calendar integration. ICORE 2026 rankings (A* to C) on every conference.
100% private. All Chromium browsers.
All data stays in your browser. No accounts, no telemetry, no server. Works in Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, and any Chromium browser.
Frequently asked questions
What is PaperPilot?
PaperPilot is a free extension for Chrome, Brave, Edge, and all Chromium-based browsers that helps researchers manage conference deadlines, organize papers with kanban boards, cite references inside Overleaf, and plan with a calendar - all from a side panel or dashboard. It tracks 1,280+ computer science conferences with ICORE 2026 rankings integrated.
How does PaperPilot help with citations in Overleaf?
When you type \cite{} in Overleaf, PaperPilot detects it and shows a popup where you can paste BibTeX entries. It automatically adds them to your .bib file, inserts citation keys at your cursor, and catches duplicates - turning a 5-step process into one click. It supports multiple .bib files per project.
How many conference deadlines does PaperPilot track?
PaperPilot tracks 1,280+ computer science conferences across AI, HCI, software engineering, systems, security, databases, graphics, theory, and more. Each conference includes live countdown timers, ICORE 2026 rankings (A* through C), field and organization filters, .ics export, and Google Calendar integration.
Is PaperPilot free? Does it collect my data?
Yes, PaperPilot is completely free - no trials, no subscriptions, no payment. All your project data stays in your browser's local storage. The PaperPilot extension collects no personal data about your research, runs no analytics on your work, and sends nothing to any server. It is fully client-side and privacy-first. (This marketing site uses minimal, privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate visitor trends — see our privacy policy.)
What are ICORE conference rankings?
ICORE is an international conference ranking system managed by computing research associations from Australia, Italy, and Spain. Conferences are ranked A* (top tier), A, B, or C. PaperPilot integrates the ICORE 2026 rankings for 987 CS conferences, showing colored tier badges on every deadline card.
Does PaperPilot only work inside Overleaf?
No. While the citation helper is designed for Overleaf, the rest of PaperPilot works everywhere. The Chrome side panel shows your tasks, deadlines, and project boards on any webpage. The deadline tracker, kanban boards, and calendar are accessible from any browser tab.
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