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Automatically add permanent links to URL citations generated by Cite tool
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Description

Feature summary (what you would like to be able to do and where):

Enable automatic filling of the archive parameter with a permanent link using WebArchive or Perma URL when a user adds a citation to a website via the Cite tool's Automatic option.

Use case(s) (list the steps that you performed to discover that problem, and describe the actual underlying problem which you want to solve. Do not describe only a solution):

The Cite tool automatically generates the retrieval date but does not consider potential changes in website content. Editors can address this by referring to an archive page using a webarchive/perma URL. Since these URLs can be generated automatically, manual work for the editor could be minimized.

Benefits (why should this be implemented?):

Implementation simplifies the editor's task by automating the addition of archival URLs. Consequently, readers can easily reference information as it appeared at the time of citation, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of cited content.