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Chicago ChatGPT response citation generator

Cite a ChatGPT response in Chicago (18th ed.): enter the tool, version and your prompt and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the bibliography entry and the in-text citation.

Cite a ChatGPT response in Chicago

Smart detection works out the source type from what you paste.

Source details
Source type
MLA puts the prompt in the title position. APA recommends quoting it in your text.
Date of the conversation (leave blank if none)

Bibliography entry · Chicago notes & bibliography

Your citation appears here as you type, set exactly as it will look in your paper.

Footnotes

Fill in the author and date to see the in-text version.

Chicago format for a ChatGPT response

Note: ChatGPT, response to “Prompt,” OpenAI, Month Day, Year.

  • Chicago cites AI output in notes or in the text.
  • Leave it out of the bibliography.
  • Mention the prompt in your sentence to shorten the note.

Example

Chicago notes & bibliography

OpenAI. ChatGPT. GPT-5. September 14, 2026. https://chatgpt.com/.

Footnote: ChatGPT, response to “Summarise the main causes of the French Revolution,” OpenAI, September 14, 2026, https://chatgpt.com/.

What you need, and where to find it

  • AI tool and company
  • Model or version
  • Your prompt
  • Date of the conversation
  • Share link (if any)

The model name is in the chat header. Use the chat’s share link if you have one, and save the transcript in case your instructor asks for it.

Compare every style side by side in the full guide.

Chicago ChatGPT response questions

How do I cite a ChatGPT response in Chicago?

Use this pattern: Note: ChatGPT, response to “Prompt,” OpenAI, Month Day, Year.

Or paste the details into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.

What information do I need?

AI tool and company, Model or version, Your prompt, Date of the conversation, Share link (if any). The model name is in the chat header. Use the chat’s share link if you have one, and save the transcript in case your instructor asks for it.

What does the in-text citation look like?

Chicago uses a footnote, or (Author Year, page) in author-date. The generator gives you both the parenthetical and narrative versions; add a page number or timestamp for direct quotes.

Is it free, and do I need an account?

Free, no account, no ads. Citations are formatted in your browser, and saved sources stay in this browser only.