Description:
BibTeX file converter
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.1.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
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formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
bibtex
bibliography
academic
converter
latex
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Install:
brew install bibtexconv
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About:
bibtexconv is a command-line utility for processing and converting BibTeX bibliography files. It can validate entries, convert between different output formats, and fetch metadata from online services like DOI or ISBN databases. This tool is particularly useful for maintaining consistent and up-to-date academic reference libraries.
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Key Features:
- Converts BibTeX files to various formats (HTML, XML, plain text)
- Validates BibTeX entries and checks for syntax errors
- Fetches metadata automatically using DOI or ISBN lookups
- Command-line interface suitable for automation and scripting
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Use Cases:
- Generating publication lists for academic websites from a BibTeX source
- Validating and cleaning up bibliography files before publication
- Converting reference databases to different formats for compatibility
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Alternatives:
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pandoc
– Pandoc is a universal document converter that handles BibTeX as part of larger document processing, whereas bibtexconv is a specialized tool focused solely on bibliography file manipulation.
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bibtool
– bibtool is an older utility for cleaning and sorting BibTeX files, while bibtexconv offers more modern features like online metadata fetching and format conversion.
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License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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Dependencies: openssl@3
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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