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paperdebugger
Chrome extension that adds an AI writing and review assistant to Overleaf
- Stars
- 1.6k
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last commit
- Jul 2026
- Last release
- Jan 2026
- Language
- TypeScript
1,433 on 21 Apr 20261,555 on 10 Nov 2026
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Overview
PaperDebugger is a Chrome extension that adds a chat panel to Overleaf projects. It reads the LaTeX project, suggests edits, inserts responses or comments, and offers prompt templates. The Go backend (Gin, gRPC, MongoDB, OpenAI API) can be self-hosted, and the XtraMCP engine adds literature-grounded research, review-style critique and citation checks.
Who it is for: Researchers writing LaTeX papers in Overleaf who want in-editor AI feedback
Strengths
- Works inside the Overleaf editor with one-click insertion of responses and comments
- Read-only access to the project: it suggests changes but does not modify files
- XtraMCP adds citation verification and conference-style review passes
- Backend can be self-hosted by setting a custom endpoint in the extension
Weaknesses
- Tied to Overleaf and Chrome; no standalone or other-editor use
- Backend lists only the OpenAI API for AI; local models are not mentioned
- Self-hosting needs Go services and MongoDB; setup is deferred to DEVELOPMENT.md
- README notes ongoing work on long-term reliability issues
What it needs
- no GPU
- Docker
- Needs Chrome, Overleaf, MongoDB, OpenAI API
- Models: OpenAI API
Quick answers
Is paperdebugger open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Can you run paperdebugger with Docker?
Yes. Its repository has a Docker setup: a Dockerfile, a Compose file or a published image.
Does paperdebugger need a GPU?
No, it runs without one.
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