Paperpile

Paperpile is a modern reference manager designed to streamline how researchers collect, organize, and cite scholarly literature. It integrates directly with the browser and word processors to support a seamless workflow from discovering articles to inserting properly formatted citations and bibliographies. Its primary purpose is to reduce the friction of managing large libraries of PDFs, journal articles, and other research materials across devices and platforms.

Key features include one-click importing of references from Google Scholar, PubMed, publisher websites, and academic databases, as well as automatic retrieval and attachment of PDFs when available. Paperpile stores references in a structured library with folders, labels, and powerful search and filter capabilities, making it easy to manage thousands of items. It offers robust citation tools for Google Docs and Microsoft Word, supporting a wide range of citation styles (such as APA, MLA, Chicago, and journal-specific formats). Cloud syncing and a dedicated web app, along with mobile apps, allow users to access and annotate their libraries from multiple devices.