Collaborating on LaTeX Projects? Here’s Why You Need CiteDrive
Working on a LaTeX document as a team can be powerful—but managing references together? That’s where things often fall apart.
If you’ve collaborated on a paper using Overleaf, you’ve probably run into at least one of these issues:
- Conflicting
.bibfiles - Someone forgets to add that key citation
- Emailing reference lists back and forth
- Confusion over which bibliography is the “real” one
Sound familiar? That’s where CiteDrive steps in.
What Is CiteDrive?
CiteDrive is a cloud-based BibTeX reference manager built specifically for LaTeX and Overleaf users. It makes managing references seamless—especially when you’re working with others.
Unlike general-purpose reference tools, CiteDrive is purpose-built for the academic writing process, with real-time collaboration features and native BibTeX support.
Why Shared Bibliographies Are a Game-Changer
When multiple people are contributing to the same paper or thesis, managing the bibliography becomes tricky. With CiteDrive, you can:
- Create a shared bibliography that all collaborators can access and edit
- Keep everything organized in one central place—no more version mismatches
- Automatically sync updates with Overleaf using a direct BibTeX link
- Ensure that everyone is citing from the same source list
No more manually updating .bib files or dealing with merge conflicts.
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Seamless Overleaf Integration
CiteDrive integrates smoothly with your Overleaf projects, making reference management effortless.
To link your CiteDrive project with Overleaf, simply click the .bib button at the top-right corner of your CiteDrive project page:
Next, copy the provided BibTeX link to connect both applications.
Now, head over to Overleaf. Click the New File icon and select From External URL:
Paste the CiteDrive link into the URL to fetch the file from text field:
Once done, click Create to import your bibliography.bib file into your LaTeX project. Simply use \bibliography{bibliography} to integrate it into your document. Your bibliography is now synced and stays up-to-date automatically.
Built for Research Teams, Students, and Labs
Whether you’re:
- Collaborating on a group assignment
- Co-authoring a research paper
- Working across departments or institutions
- Writing a multi-author grant proposal
CiteDrive helps your team stay aligned, organized, and efficient.
You can even manage multiple projects, with each team or paper having its own dedicated BibTeX file.
Team Collaboration, Without the Headaches
Here’s what CiteDrive enables:
✅ Real-time collaboration on references
✅ Clean BibTeX entries without formatting issues
✅ Less time spent managing references, more time writing
✅ Always up-to-date citations across all team members
Try CiteDrive for Free
Ready to simplify your collaborative writing process?
CiteDrive is free to get started, and built to grow with your projects. Whether you’re working solo or with a team, it’s the easiest way to manage BibTeX references—especially inside Overleaf.