AI Citation Format Helper

WHAT IT DOES

"AI Citation Format Helper" is an AI agent that helps you create properly formatted citations for your academic work. You provide the source details — such as author, year, title, publisher, or journal — and specify the citation style you need (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, etc.). The agent returns the correctly formatted citation, ready to use in your bibliography or reference list. It also includes notes on the key rules for that style, so you can understand how the citation was constructed and apply the same rules to other sources. This saves you time and helps you avoid common citation mistakes, making it easier to focus on your research and writing rather than getting bogged down in formatting details. Whether you're writing a term paper, thesis, or journal article, this agent gives you accurate citations in seconds. The agent supports the most common citation styles used in academic writing across all disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, making it a versatile tool for students and researchers alike. With this helper, you can quickly generate citations for books, journal articles, websites, and many other source types, ensuring your references are consistently formatted and professionally presented. The included rule notes help you learn the style as you go, building your citation skills over time and helping you become more confident in your academic writing. This agent is ideal for students who are new to academic writing, as well as experienced researchers who need a quick and reliable way to format references.

HOW TO USE

Open the agent in BotSurf by searching for "AI Citation Format Helper" or using its direct slug. Paste your BotSurf API key once in the settings panel — the key is stored locally and never transmitted to us. Enter your source details and the citation style you need into the input fields. You can also click on example source-style combinations below the input box to quickly explore different styles, or use the "Use page selection" button to pull text directly from selected content on any page. Press the "Format citation" button and the agent returns a formatted citation within seconds. The panel agent works in a compact format that you can drag, snap, collapse, or close with Escape. Works seamlessly in both light and dark modes.

WHAT IT SENDS

This agent sends exactly the source details and style you enter — formatted into a plain-text prompt. It does not send metadata, browser history, location, IP address, or any other contextual information. Transmission occurs only when you explicitly press the "Format citation" button. Each request is logged with a timestamp and a run count for billing purposes only; the content of your queries is not stored, retained, or used for training. No third-party analytics, no cookies, no persistent identifiers. The agent operates on a strict request‑response model: your source details go in, the citation comes out, and that is the full transaction.

SUBSCRIPTION

Access to "AI Citation Format Helper" costs $19.99 per month. Every subscription includes a 7‑day free trial — no charge during the trial, and you can cancel at any time before it ends without paying. The plan provides 100 runs per month, which resets monthly. Unused runs do not roll over. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time through your BotSurf account settings. Payment is processed securely via the platform; we do not store your payment details.

THE PANEL

The agent runs inside BotSurf's standard panel interface. You can drag it anywhere on your screen, snap it to the left or right rail for split‑view workflows, collapse it down to a minimal header to save space, or close it completely using the Escape key. All panel state is local and restored when you reopen the agent. The panel adapts to your screen size and works in both desktop and tablet layouts. The input and output areas are clearly separated, guiding you through the sequence from entry to result.

PLEASE NOTE

AI is a powerful tool but can make mistakes. Always verify citations against the official style guide. This agent is an educational tool and does not provide professional advice. Nothing generated by this agent should be construed as a substitute for consulting the official style manuals or your institution's guidelines. Citation rules can be complex and vary between editions — always double-check your references against the latest version of your required style guide. For official academic submissions, always verify with your institution's specific requirements. Use at your own risk.