Citely

What it does

Citely is an AI-powered research tool designed to help scholars, students, and professionals find real, peer-reviewed papers and verify every citation. It automatically detects fake or AI-generated references, validates DOIs, and traces ideas back to their original academic sources. With Citely, you can check citation authenticity, discover reliable references, and eliminate AI hallucinations in academic writing — all in one place.

Core features

• ✦Source tracing — find real, peer-reviewed papers behind any statement
• ✦Citation verification — detect fake or AI-generated references instantly
• ✦AI Chat — ask research questions and get answers backed by verified sources

Use cases

• →Academic researchers — find real, peer-reviewed papers and trace the original sources behind key ideas.
• →Students and thesis writers — verify citations and ensure every reference is authentic.
• →Journal editors and reviewers — detect fake or AI-generated references before publication.
• →Educators — teach research integrity and citation accuracy.
• →AI writing tool users — check and validate sources generated by ChatGPT or other AI tools.