Reference Manager
A comprehensive reference management tool that helps researchers organize citations, generate bibliographies, and maintain a personal reference library. Supports 8 reference types with automatic citation formatting in APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. Track reading status, add tags for organization, and export your bibliography in your preferred format. Store DOIs, page numbers, volumes, and other bibliographic data. Perfect for literature reviews, dissertations, and academic writing projects.
Key Features
- Support for 8 reference types (journal, book, chapter, website, thesis, conference, report, other)
- Generate citations in APA format
- Generate citations in MLA format
- Generate citations in Chicago format
- Generate citations in Harvard format
- Multiple author support with dynamic fields
- Track reading status (Unread, Reading, Read)
- Organize references with tags
- Filter by reference type
- Filter by reading status
- Filter by tags
- Search across all fields
- Sort by authors, title, year, or date added
- Record DOI for journal articles
- Track volume, issue, and page numbers
- Publisher and city information for books
- URL tracking for web sources
- Add detailed notes to each reference
- Export full bibliography in selected citation style
- Export to JSON for backup
- Import from JSON
- Browser localStorage persistence
- Duplicate references for efficiency
- Statistics dashboard with total references
- Reading progress tracking
- Tag usage analytics
- No login required
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Frequently Asked Questions
What citation styles does this reference manager support?
This tool generates citations in the four most common academic styles: APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition for social sciences, MLA (Modern Language Association) 9th edition for humanities, Chicago/Turabian for history and some social sciences, and Harvard style for business and some sciences. The tool automatically formats in-text citations and bibliography entries according to each style's specific requirements.
Can I import references from other citation managers?
Currently, references must be manually entered into the tool. However, you can export your reference library as JSON for backup and import it back later. The tool supports 8 reference types (journal articles, books, book chapters, websites, theses, conference papers, reports, and others) covering most research sources you will encounter.
How do I organize and find references in my library?
The tool provides multiple organization features: tag references by topic or project, track reading status (To Read, In Progress, Completed), search across all fields, filter by reference type or reading status, and sort by author, title, or year. The statistics dashboard shows your total references and tag distribution, helping you manage large reference libraries efficiently.
Can I export my bibliography for my dissertation or paper?
Yes! Export your entire bibliography or filtered selections in your chosen citation style. The export generates properly formatted citations ready to paste into your manuscript. You can also export as JSON to backup your entire reference library or share with collaborators. All references persist in browser storage, so you never lose your work.
Is this reference manager free?
Yes, completely free with unlimited references and no registration required. Store as many citations as you need, generate unlimited bibliographies, and use all features without restrictions. Perfect for students, researchers, and academics at any stage of their career. No subscription fees or premium tiers.