Step 8 of 8 · Integrate
Use Refine from your own AI
Prefer to work through your own assistant? Connect it to Refine over MCP or the REST API — send manuscripts for review, pull back comments, and drive the workflow from the AI tools you already use.
How it works
- 1
Connect your tool
Add the Refine MCP endpoint, or create an API key.
- 2
Send and review
Submit a manuscript and get structured comments back.
- 3
Work in your flow
Your AI uses the results in your own workflow.
Key benefits
Your own AI assistant
Use Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, or your own agents.
API or MCP
Connect over a single MCP endpoint or the REST API.
Programmatic workflow
Send manuscripts and pull comments automatically.
No UI required
Work without leaving your terminal or editor.
Structured output
Comments come back as data you can parse.
Same engine
Identical review to the Refine web app.
Example use cases
- Automate review inside your own pipeline.
- A custom agent sends manuscripts and processes comments.
- A journal screening submissions in bulk before desk review.
- A lab running every preprint through review before posting.
- A writing tool that surfaces Refine comments inline for its users.
- A nightly job that re-reviews updated drafts automatically.
- A researcher who prefers to work entirely from their favorite AI.