Manuscripts
manuscripts-app.comA quieter way to keep track of your papers.
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About
Manuscripts is a Mac app designed for academic researchers to manage the full lifecycle of their papers — from drafting and submission to revision and publication. Each manuscript gets its own record with version history, author details, journal checklists, and deadline tracking, all stored locally on the user's machine. It includes AI-powered reviewer comment parsing and journal requirements lookup, with no subscription or cloud dependency.
Problem
Academics struggle to track the complex, iterative process of submitting papers across multiple journals, versions, and co-authors using spreadsheets or general tools that don't fit the actual shape of the work.
For
Academic researchers and PhD students managing multiple paper submissions
How it works
Each paper gets a dedicated record with tabs for overview, authors, submissions, and versions; users track submission stages, store collaborator details, manage checklists per journal, and can upload decision letters for AI-powered reviewer task extraction.
Business model
one-time
Status
launched
Founders
- Jamie Forrest, PhD