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New subdatabase based on AUX file
How to expand first names of an entry
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JabRef-compatible text editors

JabRef can push entries, i.e., insert \cite{key} commands, to the following text editors:
Additionally, JabRef can natively insert citations and format a bibliography in:

JabRef journal abbreviation lists

JabRef can help you refactor your reference list by automatically abbreviating or unabbreviating journal names, as explained in the dedicated help.
Although JabRef comes with a build-in list of journals, additional lists are available at https://abbrv.jabref.org.

Export filters and style files for LibreOffice

JabRef allows you to create custom export filters and style files for LibreOffice. This functionality and the installation procedure are described in the help file on Custom export filters. Some users have created export filters that can be useful to many others.
Export filters are collected at https://layouts.jabref.org. Style files for LibreOffice are available at https://jstyles.jabref.org.

Endnote export filter set

This improves author recognition and adds support for more fields to EndNote.

Export-Filter Editor

Using this tool you can easily create a custom export filter for JabRef to build your own bibliography style. The tool itself supports:
  • HTML Export Filter
  • RTF Export Filter
  • OpenOffice/ LibreOffice Style File
  • Saving the filter for later refinements

Additional tools

BibSync

​BibSync is a tool to synchronize your paper library with a BibTeX file which might be most useful for Physicists and Mathematicians since it supports synchronization with DOI and arXiv.

Bibtex4word

​Bibtex4Word is an add-in for Microsoft Word that allows the citation of references and the insertion of a bibliography into your document using your choice of formatting style. It is lightweight, transparent and does not mess up your documents.

Eratosthenes Reference Manager

Eratosthenes Reference Manager is a BibTeX-based bibliography manager for Android. It integrates with JabRef, supporting top-level groups and attached files/external links.
Available for Android 4.0 and up.
Unfortunately, this application is not available anymore from Google Play and must be build on your own from source.

Feinerleiser

​Feinerleiser is a tool for improving the JabRef-LibreOffice integration when writing for the humanities. This tool can be run to finalize a document, providing citation features that are not supported by JabRef itself.

gitignore.io

This site offers to generate .gitignore files using common patterns for applications. For instance, you can use the keywords JabRef, Windows, Linux, macos, latex to generate a .gitignore for your daily tex work.

WinEdt's JabRef launcher

This WinEdt's package allows to launch the JabRef program from within WinEdt.

JabRef LibreOffice Converter

A LibreOffice extension that converts JabRef references to plain text code and vice versa so that you can use your references with MS Office and other software.
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Contents
JabRef-compatible text editors
JabRef journal abbreviation lists
Export filters and style files for LibreOffice
Endnote export filter set
Export-Filter Editor
Additional tools
BibSync
Bibtex4word
Eratosthenes Reference Manager
Feinerleiser
gitignore.io
WinEdt's JabRef launcher
JabRef LibreOffice Converter