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JabRef
Open-source reference manager built around BibTeX
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JabRef is a free reference manager that stores your library as BibTeX/BibLaTeX, making it a natural fit for LaTeX users. It fetches metadata from DOIs and online databases, links PDFs and exports to many formats.
Who it suits
- Researchers: JabRef calls itself “created by researchers, for researchers.”
From jabref.org, checked 19 Oct 2026. Quotes are the project's own words.
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