MRlookup - MathSciNet BibTeX Standardization Tool
MRlookup is a powerful userscript that automatically standardizes BibTeX citation keys from MathSciNet articles. It supports both the classic MathSciNet site and the new AMS MathSciNet platform.
✨ Features
🔄 Automatic BibTeX Standardization
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Smart Key Generation: Automatically generates standardized citation keys in
AUTHOR_YEAR_TITLE format
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Real-time Processing: Works instantly when BibTeX format is selected
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Intelligent Parsing: Extracts author, title, journal, year, and other metadata
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Format Preservation: Maintains all original BibTeX fields while standardizing the key
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Cross-Platform: Works on MathSciNet, arXiv, and other academic platforms
🌐 Multi-Platform Support
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Classic MathSciNet: Full support for the original MathSciNet site
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New AMS MathSciNet: Complete support for the new platform at
mathscinet.ams.org
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arXiv: Support for arXiv BibTeX data standardization
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MRlookup.org: Support for the dedicated MRlookup platform
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Automatic Detection: Automatically detects which site you're using
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Seamless Experience: Same functionality across all platforms
🎯 Enhanced User Experience
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One-Click Standardization: No manual intervention required
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Visual Feedback: Success messages and status indicators
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Debug Mode: Advanced debugging and testing capabilities
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Responsive Design: Optimized button layout and positioning
🛠️ Advanced Features
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Mode Toggle: Switch between Journal and Article citation modes
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Test Data: Built-in test data for development and debugging
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Clipboard Integration: Automatic copying of standardized BibTeX
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Error Handling: Robust error handling with user-friendly messages
🚀 Quick Start
Installation
- Install a userscript manager (Tampermonkey, Greasemonkey, etc.)
- Install the script from Greasy Fork镜像
- Navigate to any supported site (MathSciNet, arXiv, MRlookup.org)
- Click "Cite" and select "BibTeX" format
- The citation key will be automatically standardized!
Usage Examples
Classic MathSciNet
Original: @article{MR1234567, ...}
Standardized: @article{Smith2023QuantumComputing, ...}
New AMS MathSciNet
Original: @article{MR9876543, ...}
Standardized: @article{Johnson2024AdvancedAlgorithms, ...}
arXiv
Original: @article{arXiv:2301.12345, ...}
Standardized: @article{Smith2023QuantumComputing, ...}
🔧 Technical Details
Supported Sites
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Classic MathSciNet:
mathscinet.ams.org (legacy)
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New AMS MathSciNet:
mathscinet.ams.org/mathscinet/
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MathSciNet Publications Search:
mathscinet.ams.org/mathscinet/publications-search
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MathSciNet 2006 Version:
mathscinet.ams.org/mathscinet/2006/mathscinet?version=2
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MRlookup.org:
http://mrlookup.org
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arXiv:
arxiv.org (BibTeX standardization)
BibTeX Key Format
AUTHOR_YEAR_TITLE
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AUTHOR: First author's last name (cleaned)
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YEAR: Publication year
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TITLE: First few words of title (cleaned, no spaces or special characters)
Citation Modes
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Journal Mode: Uses journal abbreviation as identifier
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Title Mode: Uses title keywords as identifier
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Toggle: Switch between modes using the mode indicator button
Browser Compatibility
- Chrome/Chromium (with Tampermonkey)
- Firefox (with Greasemonkey)
- Safari (with Userscripts)
- Edge (with Tampermonkey)
🎨 UI Components
Right-Side Control Panel
┌─────────────────┐
│ Mode: Journal │ ← Mode indicator
├─────────────────┤
│Standardize BibTeX│ ← Manual standardization
├─────────────────┤
│ Debug: OFF │ ← Debug mode toggle
├─────────────────┤
│ Test Data │ ← Test data (Debug mode)
└─────────────────┘
Button Styling
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Font Size: 12px (optimized for readability)
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Positioning: Fixed positioning with consistent spacing
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Colors: Semantic color coding (green for actions, red for debug)
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Responsiveness: Optimized for various screen sizes
🔍 Debug Mode
Enable debug mode to access advanced features:
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Test Data: Load sample BibTeX data for testing
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Console Logging: Detailed logging for troubleshooting
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Manual Standardization: Test standardization manually
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Position Information: Button positioning details
🧪 Testing
Local Testing
- Open any MathSciNet article page
- The script will automatically enhance citation modals
- Test BibTeX standardization and button functionality
Real Site Testing
- Navigate to any MathSciNet article
- Click "Cite" and select "BibTeX"
- Verify automatic standardization works
- Test debug mode and other features
📝 Changelog
v3.0.5 (Current)
- ✅ New AMS MathSciNet Support: Complete support for the new platform
- ✅ Automatic Standardization: No manual intervention required
- ✅ Button Optimization: Improved button styling and positioning
- ✅ Enhanced Modal Detection: Robust detection of citation modals
- ✅ Debug Mode: Advanced debugging and testing capabilities
v3.0.4
- Fixed citation key update issues
- Improved mode toggle functionality
- Enhanced formatting and error handling
v3.0.0
- Major rewrite with improved BibTeX parsing
- Added debug mode and testing features
- Enhanced user interface and experience
🤝 Contributing
Development Setup
- Clone the repository
- Install a userscript manager
- Load
mrlookup.js as a userscript
- Test on MathSciNet sites
- Submit pull requests with improvements
Testing Guidelines
- Test on both classic and new AMS MathSciNet sites
- Verify BibTeX standardization accuracy
- Check button positioning and styling
- Ensure error handling works correctly
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
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MathSciNet: For providing the mathematical literature database
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AMS: For the new MathSciNet platform
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UserScript Community: For continuous feedback and improvements
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Open Source Contributors: For bug reports and feature suggestions
📞 Support
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Issues: Report bugs on GitHub
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Feature Requests: Suggest new features via GitHub issues
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Documentation: Check the README for detailed guides
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Testing: Test on real MathSciNet sites
MRlookup - Making MathSciNet citations consistent and professional since 2023.
