CiteMe

AI-powered academic citation generator. Searches 11+ databases (OpenAlex, PubMed, Semantic Scholar) and formats references in 40+ citation styles. Available as web app, Chrome extension, Google Docs add-on, and Word add-in.

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What is CiteMe?

CiteMe is an AI-powered citation generator that searches across 11 or more academic databases, including OpenAlex, PubMed, and Semantic Scholar, to find and format references automatically. Rather than relying on a single index, it pulls from multiple verified sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. You can generate citations from DOIs, ISBNs, URLs, or plain text queries, then output them in over 40 citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. The tool is available as a web application, Chrome extension, Google Docs add-on, and Microsoft Word add-in, so you can cite sources without leaving your writing environment. This makes it useful for students, academics, and researchers who need to produce correctly formatted bibliographies quickly.

Key Features

Multi-database search

Queries 11+ academic databases simultaneously to find and verify sources

40+ citation styles

Supports APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and many others in a single tool

Multiple input methods

Generate citations from DOIs, ISBNs, URLs, or author and title searches

Integrated editor support

Works directly in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and as a Chrome extension

Free tier available

Full functionality accessible without payment, with optional premium options

Pros & Cons

Advantages

Searches multiple academic databases at once, reducing the chance of missing or incorrect source information
Works within your existing writing tools so you don't need to switch between applications
Large number of supported citation styles covers requirements for most academic disciplines and institutions
Free version provides full core features without requiring a subscription

Limitations

Quality of results depends on whether sources are indexed in the databases being searched; obscure or very recent publications may not be found
Manually verifying citations is still advisable, as automated systems occasionally make formatting errors or misidentify source details

Use Cases

Students writing essays or dissertations who need to generate accurate bibliographies in their institution's required citation style

Academics preparing manuscripts for journal submission where specific citation formats are mandated

Researchers quickly building reference lists from multiple sources during literature reviews

University staff managing writing across different disciplines, each with different citation requirements