All integrations

Connect your Paperpile library with other applications to streamline your research workflow. Paperpile integrates with popular writing tools and cloud storage services to help you work more efficiently across different platforms.

How integrations work

Paperpile offers two types of integrations to connect with your favorite tools:

Built-in integrations are available directly in the web app without additional setup. These include cloud storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive for file syncing, browser extensions for one-click import of references, and integrations with writing tools like Google Docs and Word.

Workflow integrations are configured by clicking on your profile picture on the top right of the web app and selecting Workflows and Integrations from the profile menu. These allow you to set up automatic exports to external applications.

Writing and citation tools

Google Docs

Insert citations and format bibliographies directly in your Google Docs documents using the Paperpile Google Docs plugin. The plugin installs automatically when you install the Chrome extension. See Get started with Paperpile and Google Docs.

Microsoft Word

Use Paperpile for Microsoft Word to add citations and create bibliographies in your Word documents. Download and install the Word plugin from our website.

LaTeX and BibTeX

Export your references in BibTeX format for use with LaTeX documents. Set up automatic BibTeX exports through Workflows and Integrations to keep your bibliography files updated. See Automatically sync BibTeX files.

Overleaf

Automatically export references to a BibTeX file in your Overleaf project. See Use Paperpile with Overleaf.

Cloud storage

Google Drive

Sync all your PDFs and files to Google Drive for access across devices. Connect your Google account in Settings > My account to enable automatic syncing. See Sync with Google Drive.

Browser extensions

Chrome, Safari, Firefox

Save references from any website with one click using Paperpile browser extensions. The extensions integrate with academic databases, publisher sites, and other online resources. See Browser extensions.

Setting up integrations

Built-in integrations

Built-in integrations activate automatically when you connect the required accounts:

1. Click your profile picture on the top right of the web app and select Settings
2. In the My account tab in Settings, connect your third-party accounts

See Make changes to your account and user profile.

Workflows and integrations

For automatic exports:

1. Click your profile picture on the top right of the web app and select Workflows and Integrations.
2. Click Add to create a new workflow.

See Setup workflows and integrations.