cite-tools-used-in-a-history.md

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title: How do I cite the tools I used in my history?
area: features
layout: faq
box_type: tip
contributors: [dadrasarmin]

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If you performed your data analysis in Galaxy, you can easily export a list of all the tools you used—and should cite—as follows:

1. Click on the History options button ( {% icon galaxy-history-options %} ) in the right-hand panel.

2. Select Export Tool Citations from the menu.

3. The middle panel will display a list of tools used in your history, with citation information provided in two formats: APA and BibTeX.

4. Don't forget to also cite Galaxy itself in your publication.

Proper citation helps support the developers and ensures reproducibility—thank you for taking this step!