How to Cite Github
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Navigate to your desired repository that you want to cite.
Click on the 'Add file' button.
Select '+Create new file'.
Add a title to your file.
Simply add a '
CITATION.cff'file in the content.Click 'Commit changes'.
Provide a commit message and extended description.
Click 'Commit changes'.
A citation widget will be added to the sidebar.
By following these steps, you can cite any repository in Github.
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