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jabref · v5.15
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Reference manager to edit, manage and search BibTeX files
brew install --cask jabref 52
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026JabRef is a powerful reference manager for BibTeX and BibLaTeX files, offering features like editing, organizing, and searching references. It's ideal for researchers and academics who need a robust tool for managing their literature efficiently.
JabRef is a reference manager for BibTeX and BibLaTeX files.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community following.
Community: JabRef has some community interest, particularly on Hacker News with a recent mention and moderate engagement.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Extensive features for reference management
- + Active development and community support
- + MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - High number of open issues
Community Mentions
hackernews
Sep 2024 JabRef – Literature Management
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Sep 2024 JabRef – Literature Management
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Mar 2024 20 Years of JabRef – The Beginning
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Mar 2024 20 Years of JabRef – The Beginning
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