jabref ☆
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Description:
Reference manager to edit, manage and search BibTeX files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.15@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @JabRef  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: bibtex reference-manager academic latex research bibliography
Install: brew install --cask jabref
About:
JabRef is an open-source reference management software designed for editing, organizing, and searching BibTeX and BibLaTeX databases. It integrates seamlessly with LaTeX editors and academic search engines to streamline the citation workflow. The tool provides powerful features for managing PDFs, finding bibliographic metadata, and collaborating on research projects.
Key Features:
  • BibTeX/BibLaTeX editing and management
  • PDF metadata extraction and attachment management
  • Integration with TeX editors and online databases
  • Duplicate detection and merging
  • Full-text search and keyword management
Use Cases:
  • Managing citations for academic papers and theses
  • Organizing research literature and PDF collections
  • Collaborating on bibliographies in research teams
Alternatives:
  • Zotero – Zotero offers better browser integration and cloud sync, while JabRef excels at native BibTeX handling
  • Mendeley – Mendeley provides social features and cloud storage, but JabRef is open-source and BibTeX-focused
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 5.15 0 VERSION_BUMP bddc00e0
Jul 11, 2024 12:46am 5.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 63ec895d
Jul 8, 2024 8:05pm 5.14 0 VERSION_BUMP fe75fb8d
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