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Master Your References with Literature Matrix
Organize over 40+ reference types, manage master database libraries, and seamlessly insert formatted citations into Microsoft Word with active hyperlinking and custom quick-search controls.
Overview: Literature Matrix
A powerful central database and built-in browser engine to collect, analyze, and visualize research papers effortlessly.
1. 40+ Reference Types & Master Imports
Support for over 40 distinct publication types. Import existing references via RIS, BibTeX (.bib) or EndNote (.enw).
Advanced Options: Users can add custom fields and toggle advanced tracking (Methodology, Findings, Gaps, Contributions) even for non-research types like Books or Book Chapters.
Supported Types
2. Live Citation & Metadata Panel
View your metadata instantly and generate publication-ready citations on the fly. Select from standard academic formats directly in the interface.
- • Standard Styles: Support for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver.
- • Instant Preview: See your formatted citation immediately before exporting or inserting into Word.
Smith, J. (2024)
Journal of Future Tech • Vol 12, Issue 4
Smith, J. (2024). Literature review on AI. Journal of Future Tech, 12(4), 45-60.
https://doi.org/10.1234/jft.2024.045
3. Advanced Filtering & Multi-Format Export
- • Filter by: Custom Theme, Type of Reference, or use the global searching box.
- • Visual Searching: Toggle Keyword Highlight matching in search results.
- • Customize View: Selectively show or hide specific matrix columns.
Export references seamlessly to DOCX, RIS, BibTeX, or ENW formats.
4. Interactive Mindmap
Visualize literature connections instantly with 5 dynamic chart layouts: Hierarchical map, Tree (horizontal/vertical), Spider Web, and SunBurst.
- • Sort Nodes by: Theme, Author, Year, or Methodology.
- • Fully Customizable: Adjust font sizes, box styles, and connector lines to create publication-ready diagrams.
Hover over the nodes in the preview to explore mock data.
5. Data Analytics
Uncover patterns in your literature database with distinct analytical views:
- • Publication Trends
- • Methodological Distribution
- • Top Authors
- • Journal Impact (Q-Rank)
- • Synthesis Table (List View)
Toggle between Bar, Line, Pie, Doughnut, and Scatter plots. Use numeric controls to dynamically expand or narrow your top author datasets.
6. Internal Research Browser
Browse online literature directly inside Literature Matrix without leaving the environment. Allows rapid metadata extraction straight into your database.
- • Sci-Hub Integration: Built-in support for resolving DOIs on any website and Google Scholar.
- • Q-Rank: Flexibly toggle these overlay features ON or OFF globally.
Turn ON or OFF on the two toggles to preview the features.
7. App Appearance & Themes
Work comfortably in any lighting condition. Choose between a crisp Light mode, a sleek Dark mode to reduce eye strain during late-night research sessions, or set it to match your System default automatically.
8. AI Prompt Generator
Bridge the gap between your library and AI assistants. Automatically generate highly optimized instructions for LLMs based on single or batch papers in your database.
- • Request formatted RIS or BibTeX data extraction.
- • Generate instructions for deep Paper Summarization.
- • Process Single Papers or massive Batch Extracts.
Just copy the generated prompt to your clipboard and paste it directly into tools like Google NotebookLM, Jenni AI, or Claude alongside your uploaded PDFs.
"Act as an expert academic research assistant..."
Main Application Shortcuts
Work faster with these global hotkeys in the Literature Matrix UI.
Ctrl + NCtrl + LCtrl + OCtrl + ECtrl + PAlt + CCtrl + CCtrl + ICtrl + SCtrl + Shift + SCtrl + XCtrl + BDelCtrl + WCtrl + M (Mindmap) Ctrl + T (Analytics)Literature Matrix: Word Add-in Guide
Everything you need to write, cite, and format directly within Microsoft Word.
1. Getting Started
- • Open Literature Matrix: Launches main application to manage master database.
- • Conversion: Save as clean PDF or Plain Text (permanently unlinks all citation metadata for final submissions).
- • Help: Opens this comprehensive user guide.
2. Library Setting Group
- • Current Library: Dropdown to safely switch active database files.
- • Open/Switch Library: Manually browse & select database files.
- • Refresh Bibliography: Immediate sync + Auto Refresh toggle.
3. Appearance
- • Themes & Opacity: 5 Themes & adjustable transparency.
- • Box Shape: Round Box or Card Box.
- • Text Size: Auto, Small, Medium, Large.
- • Search Options: Author+Year+Title, or All Columns.
- • Highlight Options: Enable and select custom highlight colors for search matches.
4. Citation & Hyperlink
- • Styles: APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver.
- • Format: Author (year) or (Author, year) or Full Format.
- • Hyperlink & Back-Refs: Active two-way links & return indices.
- • Citation Colors: Select custom colors to visually distinguish in-text citations.
5. Body & Footnote
- • Prev/Next Citation: Instantly snaps the cursor sequentially through citations.
- • Insert Citation: Quick-access tool to open the interactive Quick Search floating panel.
- • Prev/Next Footnote: Natively jumps the cursor between footnote entries.
- • Insert Footnote: Insert natively or teleport between body text and the active footnote layer.
6. Font & Style
- • Font & Size: Custom font face and point sizes for bibliography.
- • List Style: Select bullets or numbering styles for the bibliography list (e.g., None, numeric, [1], (1), or custom formatting).
7. Spacing & Indentation
- • Paragraph: Line spacing.
- • Heading: Bibliography Title.
- • Format: Heading style (Bold, etc).
- • Space After: Spacing after each line.
- • Special: First line or Hanging.
- • By: Specific indent measurement.
8. Right-Click Context Menu
- • Edit Format: Switch between Author (year), (Author, year), and Ibid formats.
- • Edit Citation: Add custom prefix/suffix text (e.g., "see", "p. 67").
- • Edit Reference: Open master database to edit source details.
- • Switch Library & Refresh: Quickly re-sync references on demand.
Word Add-in Shortcuts
Speed up document citations directly inside Microsoft Word.
Alt + AAlt + SAlt + ZAlt + XAlt + VAlt + BAlt + FAlt + CDouble ClickAlt + DPricing Plans
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Video Tutorials & Guides
Learn how to maximize your research productivity with these step-by-step guides.
Getting Started: Installation & Setup
Learn how to install the app and configure the Word Add-in.
Mastering the Central Database
How to import RIS/BibTeX files and organize your literature.
Word Add-in: Citing & Formatting
Using Alt+C, customizing styles, and generating bibliographies.
Using the AI Prompt Generator
Speed up your workflow by generating prompts for external LLMs.
Advanced Features: Mindmaps & Analytics
Visualizing your database connections and research trends.
Download & Updates
Get the latest standalone Literature Matrix desktop client and Word Ribbon Add-in bundle.
Literature Matrix Bundle
Includes Desktop App + Word Add-in + Sample Database
Compatible with Windows 10 & 11. Requires Microsoft Word 2016 or newer.
Recommended Installation
Because this is a new release, Windows SmartScreen may flag the direct .exe installer. To prevent this, we recommend downloading the .zip setup.
- Extract the downloaded .zip folder.
- Right-click and run the 1_Run_Me_First.bat file to securely install our publisher certificate.
- The installer will then launch Literature Matrix.exe automatically and ask your permission!
📝 Release History & Changelog
Help Center
User guides, tutorials, and documentation.
Terms and Conditions
Last updated: September 2026
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Literature Matrix and the associated website.
1. Software License and 14-Day Free Trial
Literature Matrix provides a fully functional 14-day free trial for new users to evaluate the software. Upon expiration of the trial period, continued access to the software requires the purchase of a valid subscription or a lifetime license. All purchases are final.
2. Purchases and Payment Methods
We offer both recurring subscription plans and one-time lifetime purchases. We accept the following payment methods:
- Local Bank Transfers: ABA PayWay (KHQR)
- Digital Wallets: PayPal
- Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX (processed via secure 256-bit SSL checkout)
- Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin (BTC), USDT, and other supported networks
3. Third-Party AI Services
Literature Matrix includes an "AI Prompt Generator" feature. By utilizing this feature, you agree that you are solely responsible for how you use the generated prompts with third-party LLMs (e.g., Gemini, Claude). The Company is not responsible for the accuracy or outputs generated by these external AI services.
4. Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your license or these Terms, please contact us:
- Telephone: +85592669996
- Telegram: @kimaun
- Email: [email protected]
Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use Literature Matrix.
1. Local Processing & 100% Data Security
Your privacy and document security are our absolute priorities. Literature Matrix processes your databases and Microsoft Word documents entirely locally on your computer. We do not read, record, transmit, or store the contents of your private documents or reference libraries on our servers. Your research remains yours.
2. Information We Collect
While we do not collect your document contents, we do collect necessary operational data to provide our services:
- Activation & Licensing Data: To manage your free trial and enforce our licensing system, we collect basic device identifiers.
- Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous, aggregated statistics to monitor software performance and bugs.
3. Payment Information
We do not collect or store your full credit card numbers, bank account details, or cryptocurrency wallet private keys. All payment transactions are securely handled directly by our trusted third-party payment gateways (ABA Bank, PayPal, and our card processors).
4. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about how we protect your privacy, please reach out to us:
- Telephone: +85592669996
- Telegram: @kimaun
- Email: [email protected]
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