Arxer is a comprehensive research tool that combines ArXiv paper browsing with AI-powered assistance for academics, researchers, and students. It helps users discover, understand, and manage scientific papers with advanced search capabilities and AI explanations.

• Advanced ArXiv Search: Search papers by title, author, abstract, or full text
• Category Filtering: Browse papers by specific ArXiv categories
• Date Filtering: Filter papers by publication date with syntax like date>2020 or date<2022
• Quote Support: Search for exact phrases using quotation marks
• Sort Options: Sort papers by relevance, date, or citation count
• Mobile-Responsive Interface: Access on any device

• Research Chat: Ask questions about papers and get AI-generated answers
• AI Tutor: Learn concepts through guided Socratic dialogue rather than just getting answers
• Paper Explainer: Generate detailed explanations of papers including:
  • Key concepts breakdown
  • Methodology explanation
  • Research significance
  • Related areas identification
• Paper Recommendations: Get AI-suggested similar papers based on your interests
• Knowledge Graph: Visualize relationships between papers and research concepts
• LaTeX Support: Render mathematical equations in explanations

• Favorites System: Save papers for later reading
• Collections: Organize papers into custom collections
• Citation Management: Format citations in various academic styles
• Reading History: Track which papers you've viewed

• Local LM Studio: Use local LLMs for privacy and offline access
• OpenAI Integration: Leverage OpenAI models for powerful analysis
• Configurable Parameters: Adjust model, temperature, and token settings

The system supports multiple AI providers with customizable settings in ai_config.json:

{ "default_provider": "local_lmstudio", "providers": { "local_lmstudio": { "endpoint": "http://localhost:1234/v1", "model": "local-model", "temperature": 0.7, "max_tokens": 4000 }, "openai": { "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "model": "gpt-3.5-turbo", "temperature": 0.7, "max_tokens": 4000 } } }

Customize search behavior including:

• Default categories
• Result count per page
• Sort order preferences
• Category display options

Arxer stores user preferences in:

• .arxer_history.json: Reading history
• .arxer_favorites.json: Saved papers and collections

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Web server (Apache/Nginx)
• API keys for chosen AI providers
• Internet connection for ArXiv access

1. Place files in web server directory
2. Configure AI providers in ai_config.json
3. Adjust default settings as needed
4. Access through web browser

• Use specific search terms for better results
• Save interesting papers to collections
• Use the knowledge graph to discover related research
• Leverage the AI explainer for complex papers
• Try different AI providers for varied explanations

When using OpenAI or other cloud providers, paper content is sent to external APIs. For maximum privacy, configure the local LM Studio option.