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
Issues
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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