The Reference Map plugin enhances reference and citation management within Obsidian. It offers a sidebar view to organize cited and citing references, a dynamic search feature to discover relevant papers, and a graph visualization to explore connections between references. The plugin supports integration with external reference databases such as Zotero and Semantic Scholar, allowing users to search, insert, or create detailed reference entries easily. With features like customizable metadata templates, dynamic reference lists based on file names or keywords, and a visual graph interface, it is an invaluable tool for managing academic and research workflows effectively.