Refract Launches: Transform PDF Papers into Interactive Structured Workspaces

cneuralnetwork · x · 2026-08-27

Developer Aniketh Deb launched Refract, a tool designed to fix the poor reading experience of academic papers. By uploading a PDF, users can transform static, dense documents into a structured, interactive workspace. The refracted view includes an abstract at a glance, separated architecture and formulas, tagged figures, and interactive citations, aiming to improve research efficiency through high-fidelity typography and navigation.

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