--- source_url: "https://tryrani.com/?utm_source=openai" title: RANI - Your AI Research Colleague mirrored_at: 2026-08-09T01:33:26.000Z host: tryrani.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/tryrani.com/index__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://tryrani.com/?utm_source=openai ![RANI Logo](https://tryrani.com/assets/rani_logo.png) RANI ## The First AI Research Colleague RANI transforms your computer into an intelligent companion that sees your screen , understands your research library, and gives you scientifically accurate insights. ![RANI highlighting research papers and transcribing meetings](https://tryrani.com/assets/rani_demo_pic1.png) ![RANI AI assistant in action](https://tryrani.com/assets/rani_demo_pic2.png) Secure Privacy First Multi-Modal AI Technology From Free Flexible Pricing Trusted By Researchers ### Used By Researchers At ### Context-Aware AI RANI sees what you're reading on screen and hears what you're discussing. 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