Why Cite MeshLib?

Citing MeshLib in academic publications ensures proper credit for the technology and demonstrates its impact in the research community. It also supports reproducibility of results, since software evolves over time.

We kindly ask users to:

• Always cite the MeshLib software (with version number) when MeshLib is used in research.
• Optionally cite feature documentation pages when your work depends on a specific algorithm or workflow described on the MeshLib website.
• Acknowledge MeshLib on project websites, GitHub repositories, or other public-facing materials by linking back to https://meshlib.io.

General MeshLib Citation (Required)

Always include the general MeshLib reference in your bibliography. Be sure to include the exact version used in your research for reproducibility.

Text citation (recommended format):

MeshLib. Geometry Processing Library. https://meshlib.io, Version 2.3.1, 2025.

BibTeX:

@software{meshlib2025,
  author       = {{MeshLib}},
  title        = {Geometry Processing Library},
  year         = {2025},
  url          = {<https://meshlib.io>},
  version      = {2.3.1}
}

Examples in Other Styles

APA:

MeshLib. (2025). Geometry Processing Library (Version 2.3.1). Retrieved from https://meshlib.io

IEEE:

MeshLib, Geometry Processing Library, Version 2.3.1. [Online]. Available: https://meshlib.io, 2025.

Chicago:

MeshLib. 2025. Geometry Processing Library. Version 2.3.1. https://meshlib.io.

Feature-Specific Citations (Optional Supplement)

When your research depends on a particular MeshLib algorithm or workflow, you may supplement the general software citation with a reference to the corresponding MeshLib documentation page.

Conventions:

• General MeshLib citation with software version → always required.