Question 1

What is Citation Constellation?

Accepted Answer

Citation Constellation is a free tool that lets you visualize the citation network of any academic paper. Enter a DOI and instantly see which papers it references and which papers cite it, displayed as an interactive graph.

Question 2

How do I use Citation Constellation?

Accepted Answer

Simply paste a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) into the search bar. The tool will fetch the paper's metadata and build an interactive citation graph showing references and citing papers. Click any node to explore further.

Question 3

Can I export the citation data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can export the visible citation graph in BibTeX (.bib), RIS (.ris), or CSV (.csv) format. You can also copy citations directly to your clipboard for use in reference managers like Zotero or Mendeley.

Question 4

Is Citation Constellation free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Citation Constellation is completely free to use. No account required — just enter a DOI and start exploring.

Citation Constellation — Visualize How Research Connects