HappyRef

The premium Open Source alternative to Zotero

🎯 Best for:Academics who want to manage bibliographies without leaving their note editor.

What is HappyRef?

A citation management tool that replaces standalone software like Zotero within the Obsidian ecosystem. It fetches metadata directly from CrossRef using DOI identifiers.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptEducation & Learning

Why HappyRef?

  • Direct DOI integration
  • No external database needed
  • Automated metadata fetching

Limitations

  • Limited to Obsidian
  • Requires internet for DOI
  • Fewer citation styles
9/27/2025
Last Update
0
Forks
2
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MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Zotero)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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