How It Works Under the Hood
Parses reference strings for author names, publication years, article titles, and publication venues using pattern recognition heuristics.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Paste any standard APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago reference.
Inspect the generated BibTeX `@article` block.
Click "Copy BibTeX" to paste into your .bib file or reference manager.
Key Features & Performance
- Instant parsing without server requests
- Supports journal articles, books, and conference proceedings
- Compatible with Overleaf, Zotero, and Obsidian
Local Browser Processing & Privacy
Traditional web converters upload your documents, snippets, or media files to remote servers. Academic Citation to BibTeX & Markdown runs inside your browser tab:
Your input text and files are processed locally without uploading payloads to a processing server.
Microdeck does not log or store the files or inputs you paste into tool workspaces (normal static hosting/CDN requests still load page assets).
Working outputs stay in your browser tab and are released when you reset the tool or close the tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import the BibTeX output directly into Overleaf?
Yes! The output is standard BibTeX format ready to be pasted directly into any references.bib file.