BibItNow!
Instantly generates a Bibtex, RIS, Endnote, APA, MLA or (B)Arnold S. bibliography item from journal articles, books, etc. .
BibItNow! - Instant Citation Generator Chrome Extension
'BibItNow!' is a versatile Chrome extension that fetches citation data from web pages and swiftly formats it into various citation styles including Bibtex, RIS, Endnote, APA, MLA and (B)Arnold S. It enhances workflow by eliminating the need to navigate publishers' export options. It ensures compatibility with many publishers and platforms while offering modifiable settings for users. Notable features include auto-generation of DOI links, and optimisation for Bibtex including handling of special characters.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
Size: 936.96K
Email: sc*****@ok.de
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
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User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works effectively for citing websites and papers in BibTeX format.
- User-friendly and straightforward to use.
- Provides data about the page, including publication details.
- Handles DOIs well and converts web pages efficiently.
- Customizable with sane defaults.
Cons
- Does not handle URLs with underscores properly.
- Misses page numbers for citations from specific repositories like PhilPapers.org.
- May cause issues with special characters (e.g., '@') on some systems.
Most mentioned
- Best extension for citing in BibTeX format.
- Works well with regular web pages and scientific publications.
- Legit and free, fulfilling its intended purpose.
User reviews
It was the best.
by 
Kristina F, 2025-03-03
Kristina F, 2025-03-03The best extension ever existed, please don't die
by 
edgrtrt weetdfr, 2024-10-23
edgrtrt weetdfr, 2024-10-23It does not handles url with _ properbly, need manual escape for urls like this
by 
Freddy Liu, 2024-06-12
Freddy Liu, 2024-06-12Extension safety
Risk impact
BibItNow! does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low Allows usage of omnibox input, negligible risk as it pertains largely to user input enhancements.
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