Elftia for Researchers
Read and analyze PDFs, search the web for current information, and manage research files in one AI desktop agent.
Elftia is used by researchers as a desktop AI agent combining the PDF Analysis and Web Search skills with workspace/library file management for literature review and research workflows.
SHOWCASE
See it in action
Analyze a paper
Attach a PDF and ask the agent to extract its abstract, methods, and findings.
Search for current sources
Ask the agent to look up recent references on a topic.
FEATURES
Built for research workflows
PDF Analysis skill
Read and extract structured information from attached PDF documents.
Web Search skill
Look up current information from the web mid-conversation.
HOW IT WORKS
Get started in two steps
- 01
Install Elftia
Download the desktop app for your platform.
- 02
Attach a paper or ask a question
Start a session with a PDF attached, or ask a research question directly.
USE CASES
How researchers use Elftia
Literature review
Triage a batch of papers quickly by extracting abstracts and key findings.
Fact-checking a claim
Search the web to verify a specific claim or figure before citing it.
EXPLORE
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Can Elftia read multiple PDFs in one session?
- You can attach PDFs to a session and ask the agent questions across them, using the built-in PDF Analysis skill.
- Is my research data sent anywhere besides the LLM provider?
- No — Elftia is local-first; content is only sent to whichever LLM provider you have configured, the same as any other message content.