ZoteroBib

Spec sheet

Purpose

ZoteroBib is a free service for building a bibliography from a computer or device without an account or software installation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Integrations

The FAQ explains that users can save a bibliography to Zotero with the Zotero Connector and add a ZoteroBib import button to a site using an /import?q=[url] link.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Privacy

A bibliography remains on the user's computer by default; linked versions are accessible to people with the link, and the service logs IP address, browser version, and search terms for a short period.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Support

The FAQ directs users who need help to the Zotero Forums and says they need a Zotero account to post.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Founded

2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · zbib.org

Add sources

Users can add sources by URL, ISBN, DOI, PubMed ID, arXiv ID, title search, or manual entry.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Best fit

The FAQ describes ZoteroBib as a quick option for creating a one-off bibliography for a paper.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Citation output

Users can copy formatted bibliographies to the clipboard, download an RTF file, or copy HTML for a webpage.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Citation styles

It supports over 10,000 CSL styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Exports

Bibliographies can be exported as RIS or BibTeX files for import into reference managers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Limit

Some sites restrict ZoteroBib or prevent URL-based retrieval, and the FAQ recommends trying an identifier or manual entry in those cases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Shared version retention

Uploaded bibliography versions are stored for at least six months from when they were created or last viewed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Storage

By default, a bibliography is stored in the browser's local storage; users can upload a version to zbib.org and retrieve or share it by link.Read 9 Oct 2026 · zbib.org

Plans and prices

Every ZoteroBib plan and price →

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