# LACE - Self-Organizing Research Companion

> LACE is an AI-powered research companion that transforms scattered fragments of knowledge into connected insights through an intelligent knowledge graph.

## What is LACE?

LACE (Language Analysis and Concept Extraction) is a browser-based research tool designed for academics, researchers, knowledge workers, and curious minds who explore complex topics across multiple sources.

### Core Capabilities

1. **Fragment Capture**: Save notes, web clips, highlights, and passing ideas from anywhere using the Chrome extension. No manual organization required - LACE automatically files content into relevant research threads.

2. **Knowledge Graph**: LACE transforms your saved fragments into a living, interconnected knowledge graph. It surfaces hidden connections between concepts, papers, and ideas across different projects and time periods.

3. **Cross-Project Insights**: Discover patterns that span multiple research threads. LACE identifies when concepts from one project relate to another, revealing unexpected connections.

4. **AI-Powered Synthesis**: Generate executive summaries, reading lists, and essay drafts from your collected fragments. Turn clusters of related content into coherent written pieces.

5. **Research Chat**: Converse with your personal knowledge library. Ask questions, explore connections, and get answers grounded in your own collected research.

## Key Features

- Chrome Extension for effortless capture from any webpage
- Automatic organization without folders or manual tagging
- Visual knowledge graph showing concept relationships
- Cross-document and cross-project insight discovery
- AI-generated summaries and essay drafts
- Chat interface for querying your research library
- Real-time concept detection and relationship mapping

## Use Cases

- Academic research and literature review
- Dissertation and thesis writing
- Investigative journalism
- Market research and competitive analysis
- Personal knowledge management
- Learning and self-education
- Content creation and writing

## Technology

LACE uses:
- Neo4j graph database for knowledge storage
- Vector embeddings for semantic similarity
- Large Language Models for concept extraction and synthesis
- React frontend with D3.js visualizations

## Links

- Website: https://meetlace.ai
- Chrome Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lace-knowledge-capture/mgkaibebeklpchgofbflmbbahcflpihp
- Essay Sharing: https://essays.meetlace.ai

## Contact

For inquiries about LACE, visit https://meetlace.ai

## Summary

LACE is the research companion for knowledge workers who want to capture everything, organize nothing manually, and discover insights they didn't know they had. From fragments to insights - that's LACE.