PaperShelf
Search arXiv, organize papers, and annotate PDFs — all from your desktop.
Search arXiv, organize papers, and annotate PDFs — all from your desktop.
A native macOS app built for speed and simplicity.
Search arXiv directly from the app. Preview abstracts and save papers to your library with one click.
Navigate your entire library with keyboard shortcuts. Hold ⌘ to reveal every shortcut live in the app.
Highlight text and add notes to papers. Annotations are stored locally and stay with the paper.
Organize papers into color-coded collections and add tags for flexible categorization.
Search across all your saved papers by title, author, abstract, or full PDF text content.
Expose your library to AI assistants via Model Context Protocol for search and retrieval.
Find papers by keyword, author, or arXiv ID. Preview abstracts and save to your library without leaving the app. Results appear in real time as you type.
Group related papers into collections with custom colors. Build reading lists, project bibliographies, or topic clusters. A paper can belong to multiple collections.
Hold ⌘ to reveal every shortcut live in the sidebar. Navigate views, toggle favorites, and manage your library without reaching for the mouse.
PaperShelf follows your system appearance. Every view, dialog, and the PDF reader adapt seamlessly to light and dark mode.
