# DEVONthink

Code for various AppleScripts I've written or modified for DEVONthink Pro 3

## 🔗 Bates Source Link - Citation Generator

Creates formatted citations from DEVONthink documents, with smart Bates number support.

## Usage

1. Open document in DEVONthink
2. Select text to quote
3. Run script
4. Paste formatted citation

## Output Examples

Bates-numbered documents:
```markdown
"The environmental impact study shows..." [FWS 123456](x-devonthink-item://...)
```

Regular documents:
```markdown
"The data indicates..." [Report Title at 5](x-devonthink-item://...)
```

## Features

- Smart Bates number detection and formatting
- Page number tracking
- URL-encoded quotes
- Markdown-compatible output
- Error handling
- Works with both Bates and regular documents

## Installation

1. Open DEVONthink
2. Go to Scripts menu
3. Select "Open Scripts Folder"
4. Add script to folder

## Keyboard Shortcut (Optional)

1. System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Select "App Shortcuts" → "+"
3. Choose DEVONthink
4. Enter exact script name
5. Assign desired shortcut

## Requirements

- DEVONthink Pro
- macOS
- Perl (for URL encoding)

## Notes

- Works best with consistent Bates number formatting
- Creates markdown-compatible citations
- Copies result to clipboard
- Perfect for legal research and document analysis