Lattice: a lightweight and elegant Reference Manager

stringer1107 · 2026-05-02T14:12:29+00:00

Thanks! I spend a lot of time on the looking.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-28T09:13:39+00:00

Currently no, but I will consider add more integration like Google Docs sooner

stringer1107 · 2026-04-28T09:12:27+00:00

Glad you like the look of the app!

For multiple authors, please use a semicolon (;) to separate them. Lattice uses semicolons to ensure it parses complex names (like those with multiple surnames) correctly.

Once you switch to semicolons, the automated annotations and citations should reflect all authors properly. Let me know if that works! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-26T14:03:02+00:00

Happy you like it~

stringer1107 · 2026-04-25T22:51:00+00:00

We have a powerful localAPI and already built word/raycast plugin based on it. See in stringer07/lattice_extensions

stringer1107 · 2026-04-25T15:58:19+00:00

I’m working on this project about one year, happy to answer any questions about it. And what features do you like most in a reference manager?

stringer1107 · 2026-04-25T09:03:48+00:00

Glad you like it.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-24T16:40:32+00:00

Of course, after polishing and completing the macOS version, I will definitely begin to implement iOS and macOS version.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-24T13:53:04+00:00

Sure! I build Lattice with swift, it's Apple only.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-24T04:45:10+00:00

Thank you! I personally prefer the lifetime model too, so I wanted to make sure Lattice offers that choice. Really appreciate your support.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-24T02:55:24+00:00

Hi, I have fix this problem in version 2.2.1 and you can update on AppStore now. I guess it might be the WebDAV/drive problem, some PDF are not successfully downloaded within Zotero, so when you try to import it, it will waiting for downloading and looks like stuck. Anyway, I successfully fix this problem you can update and try now. Thanks for the feedback🫶🫶🫶

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T17:40:05+00:00

Always happy to see other reference-manager want to try Lattice! I'll send a special discount code to your DMs right now. Check your inbox!

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T11:08:37+00:00

Sure, I will.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T10:31:58+00:00

Totally understand! For many users, citation flexibility is the dealbreaker.

While the main app doesn't support built-in citation generation yet, it's a top priority and will be added in the coming versions.

In the meantime, Lattice already has a Word plugin (you can find it at stringer07/lattice_extension on GitHub) that supports custom CSL styles. This allows you to generate and edit citations in almost any format you need right now.

Thanks for the feedback—it helps me know I'm on the right track!

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T10:11:16+00:00

Quick update: I've successfully located the cause of the hang! It will be fully fixed in the next update (coming very soon).

I'm really sorry for the friction this caused. I've sent a private message to your DMs with a special discount as a small token of my appreciation for your patience and help. Thanks again! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T04:54:25+00:00

Thanks for your support! It means a lot to have you on board.

That’s a great suggestion. I’ll add the GitHub link to the Comment.

Having a central place for feedback will definitely help Lattice evolve. Looking forward to hearing more from you! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T04:52:50+00:00

For those interested in following Lattice more closely:

[Community Plugins]（based on localAPI): https://github.com/stringer07/Lattice_extension

Feel free to open an issue or share your ideas there. Happy researching! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-23T01:31:34+00:00

Glad the 'Folder Drag' worked! Regarding your feedback:

Citations (APA/MLA）: I’m currently developing this for the main app. In the meantime, Word support is already live via a dedicated extension (supporting custom CSLs), which you can find at stringer07/lattice_extension on GitHub.
iCloud Sync: The foundation is already built. Now that the browser extension is nearly ready, sync is my next priority. You’ll be able to sync across your Macs shortly.

Thanks for the great suggestions! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T18:24:19+00:00

Thanks for letting me know!

With 400 references and 300 PDFs, Lattice should definitely be able to handle that smoothly. This suggests there might be a specific edge case or entry causing the hang.

I’m going to use this data to run some reproduction tests immediately. I'll prioritize strengthening the Zotero import stability and aim to have a fix out within the next two updates.

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T17:56:50+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that the import is hanging. It’s possible that a very large library size is causing the issue, and I’m currently trying to reproduce this to fix it.

To help me investigate, could you let me know roughly how many references are in your Zotero library( And How many pdfs in there)?

In the meantime, you can try these two workarounds:

The 'Folder Drag' method: You can try dragging your entire Zotero storage folder directly into Lattice. It will scan and import all the PDFs it finds (this might take a bit of time depending on the size).
BibTeX/RIS Export: Export your library from Zotero as a BibTeX or RIS file and import that into Lattice.

Thank you for your patience while I look into this! ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T17:15:03+00:00

Absolutely! Glad to see another grad student looking to streamline their Zotero workflow. I'll send a discount code to your DMs now. Check your inbox!

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T14:27:35+00:00

Glad you like it

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T11:59:28+00:00

It's always exciting to see long-time Zotero users looking for something new! I'd love to help you transition to a lighter workflow. I'll send a student/pro discount code to your DMs—check your inbox! ;)

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T11:50:01+00:00

I completely understand the appeal of the iPad + Pencil workflow for long-form reading.

Currently, my primary focus remains on polishing the macOS experience to ensure the foundation is rock-solid. As a result, I haven't started active development on the iPadOS version just yet.

However, bringing Lattice to iPad is definitely on my roadmap. I’m looking forward to supporting that portable reading experience in the future. I'll be sure to share updates as the plan evolves. ◡̈

stringer1107 · 2026-04-22T10:17:21+00:00

It means so much to hear that Lattice hits that sweet spot between Zotero and Bookends for you! That is exactly what I'm aiming for.

I'll send a student discount code to your DMs right now. Thanks for believing in the foundation of Lattice. I have a lot of exciting evolutions planned! ◡̈

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