ERS Free – EndNote & Zotero Reference Scraper is a Chrome add-on designed to streamline the process of capturing reference metadata from various web pages. This tool is particularly useful for researchers and students who frequently utilize academic articles, journals, and news sites. With its two operational modes, users can choose between Strict Mode, which utilizes citation data directly available on the page, and Extended Mode, which enhances the metadata fetched from Crossref, adding missing elements like abstracts or URLs.

The add-on supports a wide range of academic platforms, including PubMed/Medline and other scholarly resources. Users can easily import references with a single click; simply download the file in Chrome, and it will open directly in either EndNote or Zotero without the need for a login or the storage of personal data. This functionality makes it a practical choice for efficient reference management.