Cite Buddy

Cite Buddy is a free citation generator that builds references from URLs. Instead of typing out each source by hand, you paste a link and the tool returns a formatted citation. It supports several citation styles, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago, and it also provides BibTeX output that you can copy directly into a paper or research project. On top of citations, it can extract article abstracts and keywords, which is useful when you are scanning a stack of sources and need to judge them quickly. The tool is aimed at students, researchers, and anyone who writes with references and wants to cut down on formatting work. One thing to note: when this listing was recorded, the site was returning an error status, so availability can vary.

- Generate a citation from a webpage URL.

- Choose the format you need, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.

- Copy BibTeX entries for use in research writing.

- Extract abstracts and keywords to review a source faster.

- Students formatting references for assignments and papers.

- Researchers who need BibTeX entries for their writing.

- Writers who want quick citations without manual formatting.

Availability is the first concern. The site was returning an error status at last check, so confirm the current state before you plan a writing session around it. As a free tool, availability and features can also change without notice. Even when it is working, treat generated citations as a starting point: styles are updated over time, and details like author names, dates, and page numbers should be checked against the latest guide for your field. The tool relies on being able to read the source page, so paywalled or unusual pages may not produce clean results. For important work, keep a manual check in your process, verify each reference before you submit, and copy citations into your own document as you go so a temporary outage does not interrupt your writing.