> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/ai-transparency/ai-in-nested-knowledge/overview-of-ai-tools.md).

# Overview of AI Tools

Learn where each AI-assisted tool fits in your evidence-synthesis workflow.

AI can be used in every stage of a review in Nested Knowledge and every tool requires your oversight before finalizing.

Below is a short description of each AI tool and what it does organized by review stage.

For the models and data handling behind each tool, see [Disclosure of AI Systems](/policies/policies/artificial-intelligence-policies/disclosure-of-ai-systems-in-nested-knowledge.md).

| Stage                         | Tool                                                                                                                                                                                                               | What It Does                                                                                |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Literature Search             | [**Smart Search**](/review-workflow/literature-search/ai-tools-in-search/smart-search.md)                                                                                                                          | Turns a research question into ready-to-edit search queries                                 |
| Literature Search             | [**RoboPICO**](/review-workflow/literature-search/ai-tools-in-search/search-exploration.md) (Search Exploration)                                                                                                   | Surfaces common PICO terms so you can build your own query                                  |
| Literature Search             | [**Bibliomine**](/review-workflow/literature-search/other-sources/bibliomine.md)                                                                                                                                   | Imports every citation from an uploaded PDF into your nest                                  |
| Screening                     | [**RoboPICO**](/review-workflow/screening/screen-records.md#understanding-the-workspace) (abstract highlighting)                                                                                                   | Highlights PICO terms in abstracts while you screen                                         |
| Screening                     | [**Smart Screener**](/review-workflow/screening/criteria-based-screening/smart-screener.md)                                                                                                                        | Answers your screening criteria for each record                                             |
| Screening                     | [**Robot Screener**](/review-workflow/screening/exclusion-based-screening/robot-screener.md)**/**[**Screening Model**](/review-workflow/screening/exclusion-based-screening/screening-model.md)                    | Fills one reviewer seat in Dual Screening/generates inclusion probabilities                 |
| Screening, Tagging/Extraction | [**Smart Config: Screening**](/review-workflow/screening/criteria-based-screening/smart-config-screening.md) and [**Smart Config: Tagging**](/review-workflow/tagging/ai-tools-in-tagging/smart-config-tagging.md) | Drafts screening criteria or a tag hierarchy from your research question                    |
| Tagging/Extraction            | [**Core Smart Tags**](/review-workflow/tagging/ai-tools-in-tagging/core-smart-tags.md)                                                                                                                             | Builds and extracts a standard PICO, Study Type, Location, and Size hierarchy in one pass   |
| Tagging/Extraction            | [**Adaptive Smart Tags**](/review-workflow/tagging/ai-tools-in-tagging/adaptive-smart-tags.md)                                                                                                                     | Extracts evidence for any tag, from abstracts or full texts                                 |
| Meta-Analytical Extraction    | [**Smart MA Extraction**](/review-workflow/meta-analytical-extraction/smart-ma-extraction.md)                                                                                                                      | Extracts and harmonizes quantitative data from your tagged evidence                         |
| Critical Appraisal            | [**Smart Critical Appraisal**](/review-workflow/critical-appraisal/smart-critical-appraisal.md)                                                                                                                    | Drafts first-pass risk-of-bias and quality answers                                          |
| Synthesis/Exports             | [**Smart Insights**](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/smart-insights.md)                                                                                                                        | Drafts evidence-backed written summaries from your extracted data                           |
| Synthesis/Exports             | [**Smart Abstract**](/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/abstract-editor/smart-abstract.md)                                                                                                        | Drafts a structured Methods, Results, and Discussion abstract from your nest's data         |
| Synthesis/Exports             | [**Synthesis Chat**](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/synthesis-chat.md)                                                                                                                      | Answers plain-language questions and generates tables/figures using your review's live data |

### FAQs

<details>

<summary>Do I have to use these tools?</summary>

No. Every AI tool on this page produces a draft, a recommendation, or a first pass — you can review, edit, or skip any of it and work manually instead.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Where should I start if I'm setting up a new review?</summary>

Most reviewers start with a search-building tool (Smart Search or Search Exploration) but which specific tool fits depends on how much you want AI to draft versus how much you want to build yourself.

See [Quickstart](/get-started/quickstart.md) and [Build with AI.](/get-started/ai-documentation.md)

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can AI make the final screening or extraction decision on its own?</summary>

Not in Screening. Every automated reviewer or extractor here produces a first pass for a human to review.

Yes in Tagging/Extraction — if you give the tool permission, it will apply extracted data for you to review. You can also have it generate recommendations instead.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Where do I find out what model or data-handling policy powers a specific tool?</summary>

See [Disclosure of AI Systems](/policies/policies/artificial-intelligence-policies/disclosure-of-ai-systems-in-nested-knowledge.md) — this page covers what each tool does, not what's underneath it.

</details>

### Important Links

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-file-circle-check">:file-circle-check:</i><br><strong>Disclosure of AI Systems</strong></td><td>Review each tool’s data use, model, and human oversight.</td><td><a href="/policies/policies/artificial-intelligence-policies/disclosure-of-ai-systems-in-nested-knowledge.md">Disclosure of AI Systems in Nested Knowledge</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-flask">:flask:</i><br><strong>Validation Studies</strong></td><td>Review evidence evaluating Nested Knowledge AI tools.</td><td><a href="/ai-transparency/ai-in-nested-knowledge/validation-studies.md">Validation Studies</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-scale-balanced">:scale-balanced:</i><br><strong>RAISE Compliance Guide</strong></td><td>Plan human oversight and validation for AI-assisted reviews.</td><td><a href="/best-practices/compliance-guides/raise-compliance-guide.md">RAISE Compliance Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-gavel">:gavel:</i><br><strong>AI Compliance With Legislation</strong></td><td>Understand Nested Knowledge’s AI legislation compliance policy.</td><td><a href="/policies/policies/artificial-intelligence-policies/artificial-intelligence-ai-compliance-with-legislation.md">Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compliance with Legislation</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-landmark">:landmark:</i><br><strong>NICE Compliance Guide</strong></td><td>How Nested Knowledge aligns with UK standards for clinical evidence.</td><td><a href="https://about.nested-knowledge.com/2024/09/01/nice-guidelines-for-ai-methods-the-nested-knowledge-approach/">https://about.nested-knowledge.com/2024/09/01/nice-guidelines-for-ai-methods-the-nested-knowledge-approach/</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-database">:database:</i><br><strong>Use of Metadata, Abstracts, and Full Texts</strong></td><td>Check AI-use restrictions before importing published study materials.</td><td><a href="/policies/policies/artificial-intelligence-policies/copyright-and-ai-use-restrictions-on-imported-texts.md">Copyright and AI-Use Restrictions on Imported Texts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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