Ref++ is a tool, that at the moment, only searches PubMed. It allows you to search for references and enter them into a Wikipedia article without leaving the 'edit page' view. At the moment it is very much in its infancy; this page will be updated when new versions are made available.
How to use[edit]
Simply type "[[[Search term]]]" whilst you are editing an article and a list of possible results will appear in the tool bar (above the 'interaction' section). Press the number beside the result you want and a reference will be entered into the article. Save the article and the reference will be completed by a bot.
If you know the DOI of an article (for example 10.1010/j.example.214) you can use that instead of a search term, and a citation will immediately be created.
How to install[edit]
To add the gadget:
- Install the Greasemonkey plugin Firefox / Internet Explorer / Opera / Safari (Note: pre-installed in Google Chrome.)
- Add the userscript: http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/61613
Feedback[edit]
This early beta version is likely to be a little quirky. I'd be grateful for any suggestions on the talk page.
Future features[edit]
At the moment the tool only searches PubMed. It will imminently be expanded to search CrossRef too, which will take its scope beyond the biomedical sciences.
Currently it only supports the "{cite pmid}" template. The option to use {Cite journal} and {citation} will be supported in the future.
Eventually it may be possible to integrate the script with Wikipedia so that it can be added to a user's Monobook.js (or even added as a preference).