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Pybliographer
What it is
Pybliographer is a free, open-source Linux desktop tool for managing bibliographic databases. It reads and writes BibTeX files, reads Ovid files, and supports Refer. Search, editing, and reformatting tools help maintain bibliographic records. Its graphical GNOME interface combines record editing with hierarchical search. The package also provides Python classes and functions that can be extended for tasks such as generating HTML from bibliographic searches. For validation, pybcheck checks whether BibTeX files are valid. The repository lists a text-based interface and scripting language, along with pybconvert and pybformat utilities. SourceForge lists the pybliographer-1.4.0.tar.xz archive and identifies the 1.4 source release as dated 2018-04-03; it also says the project moved elsewhere in 2020. CTAN lists the GNU General Public License. Listed requirements include GNU Recode 3.5, python-bibtex, GNOME 2.x, and gnome-python 2.x.
For and against
For
- Reads and writes BibTeX files
- Supports Ovid and Refer formats
- GNOME editing and hierarchical search
- Python extension classes and functions
- Includes BibTeX validation utility
Against
- Linux platform support only
- Requires several listed dependencies
- No team collaboration feature
- Available 1.4 source release is dated 2018
The verdict
Pybliographer combines graphical and command-line bibliographic work with BibTeX-focused utilities and Python extensibility. Its Linux-only platform, dependency list, and older listed release are important considerations.
Who it suits
It suits Linux users who need bibliographic record management, BibTeX validation, and programmable extensions. It is intended for individual desktop work rather than team collaboration.
Plans and prices
Pybliographer
No price stated on the opened pages · source code download available
Read 4 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
On the record
- BibTeX validation
- The package includes pybcheck to check the validity of BibTeX files.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Command line tools
- The project repository lists a text-based interface and scripting language, plus pybcheck, pybconvert, and pybformat utilities.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The repository README lists GNU Recode 3.5, python-bibtex, GNOME 2.x, and gnome-python 2.x as installation requirements.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Download
- SourceForge lists pybliographer-1.4.0.tar.xz as the latest version on its files page.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Formats
- It reads and writes BibTeX files, can read Ovid files, and has support for Refer.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Graphical interface
- It provides a graphical GNOME interface with editing capabilities and hierarchical search.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- CTAN lists the GNU General Public License for Pybliographer.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Project status
- SourceForge says the project moved elsewhere as of 2020-10-13 and lists the 1.4 source release dated 2018-04-03.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pybliographer is a tool for managing bibliographic databases.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Python framework
- It provides Python classes and functions that can be extended for tasks such as generating HTML from bibliographic searches.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Search and editing
- The software supports searching, editing, and reformatting bibliographic records.ctan.org · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The opened project pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The opened project pages do not state a support policy or service commitment.sourceforge.net · read 4 Oct 2026
