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Browser App

The browser app is useful for demos and workflows that do not need direct local filesystem access. Projects are stored in IndexedDB and can be exported as zip archives.

Open the hosted app here:

Launch the Browser App

You can also open it from Try it in the site header. The app is bundled under /app/ inside the documentation website so the public GitHub Pages site can serve both the user guide and the interactive browser workspace.

Browser Project Storage​

Browser projects live in the browser profile. They are convenient for trying CiteTraverse without installing a desktop app, but they depend on the browser's site data remaining available.

Browser Capabilities​

  • Create and reopen browser-backed projects.
  • Import BibTeX files through the browser file picker.
  • Expand citations, screen papers, and use the same workspace UI as desktop.
  • Export project data as a zip archive for backup or transfer.

Use Export project before clearing browser data or moving to another machine.

Good Browser Workflows​

  • Demonstrate CiteTraverse during a meeting or class.
  • Test a small seed set before committing to a desktop project.
  • Share a zero-install path with collaborators who want to inspect the UI.
  • Export a project archive when you want to preserve or transfer the browser workspace.

Differences From Desktop​

The browser app does not have direct access to arbitrary local folders after startup, cannot reveal a project directory in the operating system, and opens external URLs in browser tabs. Use the desktop app for local PDF workflows and durable filesystem-backed projects.