JabRef
BibTeX/BibLaTeX reference manager with DOI lookup, grouping, and LibreOffice integration.
Why it is included
MIT-licensed bibliography tool standard for LaTeX researchers.
Best for
Managing citations for papers and theses with local libraries.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
References alternative to EndNote, Papers (paid), and Zotero for BibTeX-first libraries.
Strengths
- BibTeX native
- Quality metadata fetchers
- Plugins
Limitations
- Focused on bibliography—not a full Zotero feature twin
Good alternatives
Zotero · BibDesk
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