The Ultimate Google Docs Citations Tool

  • Stop switching tabs. Search, cite, and format your sources directly inside your document with the Koke AI add-on.

  • Cite any source without leaving Google Docs.

  • Automatically generate a perfect bibliography.

  • Format in APA, MLA, Chicago, and more styles.

Google Docs Citations

Add Citations in Google Docs in 3 Steps

Install the Add-on

Get the free Koke AI add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Find Your Source

Open the Koke AI sidebar in your doc, search for your source by title, DOI, or URL, and click to add a citation.

Generate Bibliography

Once you're done, click one button to insert a perfectly formatted bibliography at the end of your paper.

Upgrade Your Writing Workflow

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Seamless In-Document Citing

Stay focused on your writing. Just find your source and click to insert the citation exactly where you need it, keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.

  • Focus on essay citation

  • No more switching tabs

  • Stay in the writing flow

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Powerful Autocite Search

Our tool searches a database of over 1M+ articles and books from sources like Google Scholar, CrossRef, and more. Just paste a URL, DOI, or type in a title, and Koke AI will automatically find the source and fill in all the details for you.

  • Search 1M+ sources

  • One-click data import

  • Accurate, verified information

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Instant, Correct Bibliographies

Koke AI automatically compiles all your cited sources into a bibliography formatted in your chosen style. If you add or remove a citation from your text, simply refresh your bibliography to instantly update it, ensuring it always matches your work.

  • One-click bibliography generation

  • Supports 10+ major styles

  • Always stays in sync

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Frequently asked questions

While Google's built-in tool is great for basics, Koke AI offers a more powerful search to automatically find sources, supports more citation styles, and syncs with a full reference manager to keep your research organized across all your projects.

Simply open the Koke AI add-on from the "Extensions" menu in Google Docs. Use the sidebar to search for the source you want to cite, and click the "Cite" button to add an in-text citation into your document.

Yes. You can manage multiple citations for books, websites, or articles—all saved in your Docs citation manager.

We support all the major academic styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. Our web provides access to over 10+ other specialized styles.

Yes. You can easily add details like page numbers or hide the author for any citation you insert. Your bibliography will update accordingly to reflect any changes you make.