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MLA ChatGPT response citation generator

Cite a ChatGPT response in MLA 9th edition: enter the tool, version and your prompt and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the Works Cited page entry and the in-text citation.

Cite a ChatGPT response in MLA

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)

Works Cited entry · MLA 9th edition

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

In-text citation

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

MLA format for a ChatGPT response

“Description or prompt” prompt. ChatGPT, version, OpenAI, Day Month Year, URL.

  • MLA doesn’t treat the AI as an author.
  • The prompt (or a description) goes in the title position.
  • Use the date of the conversation.

Example

MLA 9th edition

“Summarise the main causes of the French Revolution” prompt. ChatGPT, GPT-5 version, OpenAI, 14 Sept. 2026, chatgpt.com.

In-text: (“Summarise the main causes”) or “Summarise the main causes”

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.

MLA ChatGPT response questions

How do I cite a ChatGPT response in MLA?

Use this pattern: “Description or prompt” prompt. ChatGPT, version, OpenAI, Day Month Year, URL.

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?

MLA uses (Author page). 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.