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JabRef for Mac

Reference manager to edit, manage and search BibTeX files

Quick answer: JabRef is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask jabref. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 31 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What JabRef is

JabRef is a utility for macOS: reference manager to edit, manage and search BibTeX files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.jabref.org/.

How to install JabRef

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask jabref.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install JabRef on Mac?

Run brew install --cask jabref in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is JabRef open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (JabRef/jabref), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does JabRef run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is JabRef?

It was installed 31 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5525 in this catalogue.

What version of JabRef is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.15.