Thesis-Level Research Drafts in 10 Minutes
An open-source research project exploring how 19 specialized AI agents can collaborate to generate academic draft documents with verified citations.
Built for research integrity. Open source so you can verify how it works.
npx opendraftWorks with Node.js. Installs everything automatically.
Drafts are starting points — review, edit, and verify before use.
Watch OpenDraft generate a research paper in real-time
Example Output
Sample Research Draft
A demonstration of what 19 AI agents can generate collaboratively.
Research Draft
Why Academic Thesis AI Saves The World
Complete master-level research paper with verified citations
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60
Pages
18k+
Words
40+
Citations
~15
Minutes
All citations verified via CrossRef & arXiv · Formatted in APA 7th Edition
ChatGPT fabricates 23.4% of citations. OpenDraft achieves 100% accuracy. See the benchmark →
Research-Grade Draft Generation
OpenDraft combines specialized AI agents, research databases, and export tools to explore the frontiers of automated academic draft generation.
19 Specialized AI Agents
200M+ Research Papers
Multi-LLM Support
Auto Citation Verification
Publication-Ready Exports
Fully Open Source
Academic Formatting
Tables & Equations
Capabilities
What You Can Create
From short research papers to full PhD dissertations, in 57+ languages, with publication-ready exports.
Paper Types
Research Paper
Bachelor's Thesis
Master's Thesis
PhD Dissertation
57+ Languages
Including regional variants (US/UK English, Brazilian/European Portuguese, etc.)
Export Formats
All formats include proper academic formatting, citations in APA/MLA/Chicago/IEEE, and bibliography.
Auto-Generated Structure
19 agents. 6 phases. One workflow.
Research
Deep Research
Scout
Scribe
Signal
Structure
Architect
Citation Manager
Formatter
Compose
Crafter
Narrator
Thread
Validate
Skeptic
Verifier
Referee
Refine
Citation Verifier
Voice
Entropy
Polish
Enhance
Abstract Generator
Enhancer
Deep Research
Scout
Scribe
Signal
Architect
Citation Manager
Formatter
Crafter
Narrator
Thread
Skeptic
Verifier
Referee
Citation Verifier
Voice
Entropy
Polish
Abstract Generator
Enhancer
Research Pipeline
Every draft goes through rigorous automated research
70-84
Queries
600+
Sources Found
200+
Screened
80+
Validated
50+
Final Citations
How Citations Are Verified
Every citation goes through multi-stage validation
LLM Output
Citation generated
DOI Extract
Parse identifiers
CrossRef/arXiv
Database lookup
Match Check
Verify metadata
Accept/Reject
Include or discard
Unverified citations are automatically rejected — no hallucinated sources
Architecture
Multi-Agent vs Single-Prompt
Exploring specialized agent coordination for complex writing tasks
| Aspect | Multi-Agent (OpenDraft) | Single-Prompt |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 19 specialized agents | Single model call |
| Research Integration | 200M+ paper APIs | Training data only |
| Citation Verification | CrossRef/arXiv lookup | None |
| Task Decomposition | 6-phase pipeline | Monolithic |
| Output Formats | PDF, Word, LaTeX | Plain text |
| Specialization | Domain-specific agents | General purpose |
| Validation | Multi-stage review | Single pass |
| Source Code | MIT License | Varies |
This comparison illustrates architectural differences—each approach has trade-offs depending on use case.
How It Works
Four simple steps
No coding experience required. From setup to draft generation in 15 minutes.
Setup
2 minClone the repo, install dependencies, and add your API key.
- Git clone
- pip install
- Add API key
Configure
1 minChoose your AI model and set your research topic.
- Pick LLM
- Set topic
- Choose format
Generate
10 minAI researches, writes, and verifies citations automatically.
- Research queries
- Peer-reviewed sources
- Verified citations
Export
2 minReview the generated draft and export to PDF, Word, or LaTeX.
- Review draft
- Make edits
- Download files
Who This Is For
Built for researchers, not shortcuts
OpenDraft is a research tool designed to assist the academic writing process, not replace human judgment and expertise.
Designed For
Students & Researchers
Generate starting drafts for research papers, theses, and dissertations
Literature Review Assistance
Explore academic sources and understand existing research landscapes
AI Systems Researchers
Study multi-agent architectures and long-form reasoning pipelines
Open Source Contributors
Improve and extend the MIT-licensed codebase
Not Designed For
Submitting without review
Drafts require human editing, verification, and your own analysis
Bypassing academic integrity
Always follow your institution's AI usage policies
Replacing human research
Use as a tool to accelerate, not replace, the research process
Explore Multi-Agent AI
Join our research project exploring how specialized AI agents can collaborate on complex academic draft generation.
For research and educational purposes · MIT licensed
Open Source Core
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FAQ
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