The stack

All-in-one drafting: off-tab background typing, Research Mode, and an AI agent
Write It: Humanizer and Auto Typer
Background auto tab typing, Research Mode, Rubric Workspace, and Apollo Agent across Docs, Slides, and Word.
4.8 / 5 store rating2,000 usersFree background auto typer, Smart Typing, Research Mode, Rubric Workspace, and Document Overview; optional premium tiers
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Building a durable research library from the browser
Zotero Connector
Capture every source the moment you find it, so citations stop being a deadline crisis.
4.0 / 5 store rating7,000,000 usersFree and open source; optional paid Zotero storage
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Proofreading and writing feedback across many sites
Grammarly
Proofread where you already write, from LMS posts to essays.
4.5 / 5 store rating35,000,000 usersFree tier; paid Pro and enterprise plans
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Annotating PDFs and documents for class, with teacher workflows
Kami
Annotate PDFs and worksheets, especially in Google Classroom schools.
4.6 / 5 store rating4,000,000 usersFree tier; paid plans for schools and power features
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Setting firm time limits on distracting sites
StayFocusd
Hard limits on the sites that eat study blocks.
4.4 / 5 store rating700,000 usersFree installation; donations may be offered
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Watching lectures and tutorials at your own pace, from the keyboard
Video Speed Controller
Work through recorded lectures at your own pace.
4.5 / 5 store rating3,000,000 usersFree and open source
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