bibutils ☆
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Description:
Bibliography conversion utilities
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: bibliography academic converter research latex
Install: brew install bibutils
About:
Bibutils is a suite of command-line utilities for converting between various bibliography file formats, including BibTeX, EndNote, RIS, and XML. It provides a robust solution for researchers and academics needing to share or migrate citation data across different reference management software. The tools handle complex formatting nuances, ensuring data integrity during conversion.
Key Features:
  • Supports conversion between numerous formats (BibTeX, EndNote, RIS, Word, XML, etc.)
  • Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
  • Handles large bibliography files efficiently
  • Open source and cross-platform
Use Cases:
  • Migrating a reference library from EndNote to Zotero or Mendeley
  • Converting citations from a publisher's format to a personal BibTeX database
  • Automating bibliography cleanup and standardization in a research pipeline
Alternatives:
  • pandoc-citeproc – Part of the Pandoc document converter; offers citation processing but is more focused on document rendering than standalone bibliography conversion.
License: GPL-2.0-only
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 11:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3a374ec9
Sep 11, 2024 9:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP f96f5ffa
Nov 24, 2022 2:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f4564f41
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