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citation-bibliography-generator

Generate academic citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and Harvard styles.

86|18|Updated Dec 14, 2025
Search Tags:#research#bibliography#citation#academic writing#APA#MLA#DOI lookup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills --skill citation-bibliography-generator
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-bibliography-generator
Source: https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills/tree/main/citation-bibliography-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dkyazzentwatwa/chatgpt-skills --skill citation-bibliography-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of correctly formatted academic citations and bibliographies in various styles, saving researchers and students significant time and ensuring accuracy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multiple Styles: Supports APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and Harvard.
  • Automated Lookup: Fetches metadata using DOI or ISBN.
  • Bibliography Management: Auto-sorts, deduplicates, and can export to BibTeX.
  • Use Case: A student needs to compile a bibliography for a research paper. They can input citation details manually, via DOI, or from a CSV file, and the Skill will generate a perfectly formatted bibliography in their required style.

Quick Start

Use the citation-bibliography-generator skill to format a book citation in APA style with the following details: authors John Smith and Jane Doe, title 'Research Methods', year 2020, publisher 'Academic Press', and city 'New York'.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-bibliography-generator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an APA citation from a DOI automatically?▼

To generate an APA citation from a DOI, the tool uses automated metadata retrieval to fetch the publication details. It then formats the retrieved data into a correctly styled APA citation, saving you from manual data entry.

Can I format a bibliography in MLA and Chicago styles from a CSV file?▼

Yes, you can format a bibliography in MLA, Chicago, IEEE, or Harvard styles from a CSV file. The batch processing feature reads multiple entries from the CSV and outputs a deduplicated, sorted bibliography.

What is the best way to manage and deduplicate academic references for a research paper?▼

The best way to manage academic references is using a tool that automatically sorts and deduplicates entries. This ensures your final bibliography contains unique citations formatted accurately in your chosen academic style.

Does this citation generator support exporting to BibTeX format?▼

Yes, the citation generator supports exporting to BibTeX format. After compiling and organizing your citations, you can export the entire bibliography to BibTeX for use in LaTeX documents.

How do I create an MLA citation for a book when I only have the ISBN?▼

You can create an MLA citation for a book using only its ISBN through the automated metadata lookup feature. The system fetches the book's details and formats them into a proper MLA citation automatically.

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