citation-manager

Format citations into consistent bibliographies using APA, MLA, Chicago, or IEEE styles.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zm2231/personal-os-cowork --skill citation-manager-zm2231
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: citation-manager
Source: https://github.com/zm2231/personal-os-cowork/tree/main/.claude/skills/citation-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zm2231/personal-os-cowork --skill citation-manager-zm2231

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Citation management and bibliography generation across documents can be tedious and error-prone. I help you organize sources, track references, and produce correctly formatted bibliographies with consistent styles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated entry and formatting of citations across papers, blogs, and reports.
  • Support for APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard styles and DOI/URL extraction.
  • Use Case: Building a project bibliography from multiple sources and ensuring consistency across documents.

Quick Start

Add a citation for a paper by providing author, title, and source, and let me build and format your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-manager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I format citations into a consistent bibliography across multiple documents?

To format citations into a consistent bibliography, provide author, title, and source details for manual entry or use URL/DOI extraction. The tool cleans up references and styles them consistently across academic papers, blogs, and reports.

Can I convert references between APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE styles?

Yes, you can convert references between APA, MLA, Chicago, and IEEE styles. The tool applies style conversion to ensure your citations match the required formatting guidelines for different academic and research writing contexts.

What is the best way to build a project bibliography from multiple URLs and DOIs?

The best way to build a project bibliography from multiple URLs and DOIs is using automated extraction. The tool extracts metadata from provided links, formats the entries, and manages them within a centralized library for consistent referencing.

Does this citation manager support library management and external tool integration?

Yes, this citation manager supports library management with optional automation and external tool integration. It organizes tracked sources, applies formatting across documents, and connects with external tools to streamline research workflows.

When do I need automated reference management for academic writing?

You need automated reference management for academic writing when tracking multiple sources across documents becomes tedious and error-prone. It ensures correctly formatted bibliographies and consistent styles across research reports and papers.