I Got Tired of Fragmented Research Workflows, So I Built an Open-Source Research Companion

To all researchers, academics, students, and research paper writers: Over the past few weeks, I've been working on an open-source project called **Sisyphus Academica** — a research companion designed to make the research and paper-writing process less fragmented and more efficient. The previous version was primarily focused on AI-assisted paper writing. After using it extensively and gathering feedback, I realized the bigger challenge wasn't just writing—it was managing the entire research workflow: discovering papers, organizing knowledge, maintaining context across sources, connecting ideas, and turning research into structured outputs. The latest version has evolved into a more complete research environment with a stronger focus on: • Research discovery and exploration • Literature review workflows • Knowledge management and note organization • Source tracking and citation support • AI-assisted drafting and synthesis • Long-term research context management The project is fully open source, and development is happening in the open. I'm also considering turning it into a standalone desktop/web application rather than keeping it solely as a developer-focused project. Before going too far in that direction, I'd love to hear what researchers, graduate students, professors, and academic writers actually need. A few questions: * What is the most frustrating part of your research workflow today? * What tools are you currently using? * Would you prefer a standalone application, a plugin-based workflow, or something else? * What features would make you switch from your current setup? Feedback, feature requests, criticism, discussions, and contributions are all welcome. If you're interested in collaborating, I'd be happy to connect. My goal is simple: help researchers spend less time managing information and more time doing research.