Digital Science announced the launch of AI Assist, an intelligent new add‑on for Overleaf, giving more than 20 million research writers access to advanced AI tools for academic writing and LaTeX editing.
Built on the proven Writefull AI engine, AI Assist integrates directly into Overleaf—bringing smart language feedback and powerful LaTeX code support into one seamless experience. The add‑on is available right away: users receive a set number of free AI interactions, with the option to upgrade for unlimited AI support.
Features Overview
Language & Writing Enhancements
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AI-powered language feedback: Context-sensitive corrections for grammar, spelling, phrasing, and structure—optimised for research-quality writing.
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Contextual editing tools: Users can paraphrase, summarize, explore synonyms, or generate abstracts and titles effortlessly.
Advanced LaTeX Assist
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Error detection & correction: Identify and resolve LaTeX compilation errors instantly.
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Code generation: Transform prompts or images into formatted tables, equations, and more—automating hours of manual work.
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TeXGPT companion: A powerful helper for figure layouts, custom commands, formatting tips, and more, accessible via simple prompts.
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Quoted Perspectives
Overleaf co-founder Dr John Lees-Miller, Senior VP of B2C Products at Digital Science, said: “The combination of language and writing tools within our AI Assist add‑on means millions of Overleaf users can now write their research papers, theses, and technical documents more efficiently and effectively than ever before.
“These AI features will ensure they’ll spend less time wrestling with LaTeX code and perfecting their prose, and more time focusing on groundbreaking research. Users will be able to write with greater confidence, ensuring their documents are error‑free, polished, and ready for publication, thanks to the AI Assist add‑on.”
Digital Science CEO Dr Daniel Hook said: “Overleaf AI Assist is another example of how Digital Science is bringing tools to our community that save them time and help them to do more research. Responsibly developed AI tools are going to be at the core of giving time back to researchers over the next few years. We are pleased that users can now focus on the important tasks of communicating their research results to the world.”
Why It Matters
Overleaf, the world’s leading cloud‑based LaTeX editor, is used by researchers and technical writers at top universities and enterprises. By embedding Writefull’s AI capabilities, Digital Science delivers a single platform where users can both craft polished academic prose and harness LaTeX automation—accelerating productivity without sacrificing quality.
