Top 10: Linux Reference Management software

2023. Free reference manager JabRef 5.8 gets 3-Way-Merge feature



JabRef, an open source citation manager for Windows, PC and Linux, recently released version 5.8, which includes a notable addition – the 3-Way-Merge feature. With this new feature, users can conveniently merge records to organize their database and remove duplicates. It allows flexible merging of groups, keywords, comments and files and also warns users if authors are the same but formatted differently. The confirmation dialog now displays a preview of the record. In addition, the backup feature now allows you to quickly open the backup folder and checks on startup if there is an existing newer backup.


2015. Mendeley is launching Recently Read feature



Research article management software Mendeley has introduced a new “Recently Read” feature that automatically saves the reading position of the last 20 read PDFs, allowing users to easily continue reading on any device. For example, if a user starts reading an article on a desktop, they can continue reading on a tablet or a phone without losing their progress. The feature is available in Mendeley Desktop (v1.14) on Windows/Mac/Linux and iOS (v2.6). The company plans to bring the feature to Mendeley for Android and Web Library in the near future. In addition to the “Recently Read” feature, the latest update also includes high-quality DOI search and full-screen tabs on MacOS.

2012. Zotero 3.0 is now a standalone software for Mac, Windows, and Linux



Zotero 3.0 has been released and it comes with significant changes from previous versions. One of the major changes is the ability to run independently of Firefox browser. This standalone version of Zotero, available for Mac, Windows and Linux, retains the same functionality as the previous Firefox-based version but allows users to use Zotero with other browsers, such as Google Chrome and Apple Safari. Along with the standalone version, Zotero 3.0 introduces several new features. One such feature is duplicate detection, which has been heavily requested for years. An elegant interface allows users to find and merge duplicate items. Additionally, there is a new word processor integration with a streamlined dialog box that enables users to quickly and efficiently add references to documents. References in word processing documents are now easily shareable with other Zotero users without using groups and even with people using other compatible software.